Proton’s subsidiary, Proton New Energy Technology Sdn Bhd (PRO-NET), has launched its first DC charging station at its new facility in Tanjung Malim. This new charging station also marks the national electric vehicle (EV) maker’s first standalone charging station in the country. Located at the administration building, the charging hub features four bays with a […] The post PRO-NET Launches First DC Charging Station In Tanjung Malim appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

realme is gearing up to launch the GT 8 series in its home market. Ahead of the lineup’s official debut, the brand has been revealing some of the details on the GT 8 Pro through teasers on Weibo. After announcing features like a 2K display and a 200MP periscope telephoto lens, the company has confirmed […] The post realme GT 8 Pro To Feature Swappable Camera Module appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

It is common knowledge that batteries deteriorate and expand when they grow old or if they are overcharged. Though this is deemed a fire hazard, this is simply the nature of lithium-ion batteries, and it can’t be helped. However, the last thing you want is to have said fire hazard attached to your finger. This […] The post Samsung Galaxy Ring User Reports Battery Swelling On Finger appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Electronic Arts (EA), the developer, publisher, and owner of AAA IPs such as Battlefield, the Star Wars Jedi franchise, and the Sims, has been sold to the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, for a sum of US$55 billion (~RM231 billion). The acquisition of EA also means that the studio is now a private-owned company. The […] The post EA Acquired By Saudi Public Investment Fund For US$55 Billion appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Home appliance brand PRISM+ has added a new bunch of smart TVs into its product catalogue. These are the new U-series QD Mini-LED TVs. They run Google TV, and come in four sizes, which are 55, 65, 75- and 86 inches. Conveniently, they are also simply called the U55, U65, U75 and U86. And fortunately, […] The post PRISM+ Announces U-Series QD Mini-LED TVs From RM2,699 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Mazda has launched the EZ-60, an electric SUV in China, following its unveiling at Auto Shanghai back in April this year. As reported previously, this launch marks the second model developed with Mazda’s Chinese partner, Changan, and the vehicle itself is expected to enter the global market in 2026 under a different name: the Mazda […] The post Mazda EZ-60 Electric SUV Debuts In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Gigabyte officially announced that its Aorus MO27Q28G gaming monitor is now available in Malaysia. The monitor is the latest of several other monitors in the market to utilise a Tandem OLED panel. Running through the other specs, the MO27Q28G is a 27-inch WOLED gaming monitor with a native resolution of QHD (2,560 x 1,440). Its […] The post Gigabyte Aorus MO27Q28G Gaming Monitor Now Available At RM2,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Acer Malaysia today has launched the new Nitro V 16S gaming laptop, an ultra-slim model available in four different variants. The lineup combines Intel or AMD processors with NVIDIA RTX graphics, offering portable gaming performance in a 14mm-thin chassis. The Nitro V 16S can be configured with either Intel Core 7 or Core 5 processors […] The post Acer Nitro V 16S Launches in Malaysia; Starts From RM4,999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Not too long after Nothing unveiled its first over-ear headphones, CMF announced that it would follow suit with the launch of the Headphone Pro at the end of this month. And just as promised, the CMF Headphone Pro has made its official debut. Unlike the eccentric design of the Nothing Headphone (1), CMF opted for […] The post CMF Unveils Headphone Pro With Swappable Ear Cushions; Priced At RM429 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

WhatsApp has announced a new wave of updates across its app, including support for Live and Motion photos, new sticker packs, and more. These are rolling out gradually and will be accessible to users worldwide in the coming weeks. iPhone users can now share Live Photos, while Android users gain Motion Photos support. These formats […] The post WhatsApp Rolls Out Live and Motion Photos, AI-Created Themes, And More appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Java 25: Latest Features, Examples, and Real-World Use Cases Everything you need to know ab out the newest Java release Tags: java, programming, tutorial, java25 Java 25 is here — and as the latest LTS (Long-Term Support) release, it’s packed with language features, JVM improvements, and new APIs that make Java more expressive, performant, and cloud-ready. In this post, we’ll cover: 🚀 New and finalized features in Java 25 🧑‍💻 Practical code examples 🌍 Real-world scenarios where they shine 🔧 Migration tips and best practices You can now write minimal Java programs without boilerplate: void main() { IO.println("Hello, Java 25!"); } No class, no public static void main. Just code. Use cases: Teaching / learning Java Quick prototypes and utilities Constructors are now more flexible…  ( 8 min )

Web accessibility ensures that people with disabilities can effectively use your website. With Next.js, you have powerful tools to build inclusive applications that work for everyone. This guide covers essential accessibility practices with practical examples. Approximately 15% of the world's population experiences some form of disability. Accessible websites benefit everyone, including users with: Visual impairments (blindness, low vision, color blindness) Hearing impairments Motor disabilities Cognitive disabilities Temporary disabilities (broken arm, bright sunlight) Using proper HTML elements is the foundation of accessibility. Next.js components should use semantic HTML rather than generic divs. // app/components/Header.jsx export default function Header() { return ( <div classN…  ( 10 min )

The worst part about using AI sites - they don't have a freakin search, not even a simple keyword search Why? God knows why. Claude and perplexity still have a pretty basic keyword search, chatgpt doesn't at all I've seen people complain for it on forums and reddit but I still don't know why they've chosen not to have that one simple feature I got extremely fustrated with this - had to go through entire day's history just to find one response it gets worse if it's a old chat and even worse if you are Decided to built a solution myself (says every dev) Thought it would be pretty easy but man it took me a whole month Here's how i fixed it - it's a chrome extension that indexes your chats once you install you can then make a search across all the supported sites (chatgpt, claude and perplexity for now) and it'll find the most similar chats as per your query not just keyword match - it finds contextually related chats from your query and i just open sourced it - https://github.com/siv-io/Index-AI-Chat-Search let me know what you think also lemme know if you want me to do a deep dive on how i built it  ( 6 min )

Exploring Fresh (Deno Framework) for the First Time: My Beginner’s Journey I’ve been working with Node.js and JavaScript frameworks for a while, but recently I decided to step into the Deno ecosystem. One framework that instantly caught my attention was Fresh. Fresh promises no build step, TypeScript support by default, and blazing fast performance thanks to its islands architecture. That was enough for me to give it a try. 🚀 Fresh is a web framework built on top of Deno. Some key features that stood out to me: No build step → just write code and run. TypeScript out of the box (no extra config). Islands architecture → server-rendered pages with selective client-side hydration. Tight integration with Deno Deploy. ⚡ Getting Started 1. Install Deno If y…  ( 7 min )

Introduction Fraud in the corporate world often hides behind contracts, filings, and financial paperwork that appear legitimate. The story of Topdevs shows how a thriving company valued in the tens of millions was stripped from its founder through a pattern of forged filings, falsified tax returns, and misleading representations. An investigative timeline published in Cloaked in Legitimacy: How Topdevs Was Stolen compiles records, testimony, and documents that point to how assets and contracts were diverted into a new company called TalentCrowd. This case is not just a corporate dispute. It highlights tactics that experts warn about, including fraudulent paperwork, misuse of federal relief funds, and the abuse of arbitration orders to cloak misconduct as lawful procedure. For furth…  ( 7 min )

AI Code Reviews: How Automated Tools Are Revolutionizing Developer Workflows in 3 Minutes Pratham naik for Teamcamp ・ Sep 30 #ai #codereview #webdev #devops  ( 6 min )

আমরা যারা ক্রিকেট বা ফুটবল লাইভ দেখি, তাদের জন্য সবচেয়ে বড় সমস্যা হলো নির্ভরযোগ্য স্ট্রিম পাওয়া। বেশিরভাগ লিংক হয় একদমই কাজ করে না, না হলে মাঝপথে বাফারিং বা পপআপে ভরা। সম্প্রতি আমি একটা সাইট ব্যবহার করেছি যেটা BDIX ভিত্তিক, ফলে লোডিং টাইম অনেক কম এবং স্পিডও ভালো। কিছু সুবিধা শেয়ার করি— ক্রিকেট, ফুটবল সহ বড় ম্যাচগুলো নিয়মিত লাইভ থাকে বিভিন্ন আন্তর্জাতিক চ্যানেল এক জায়গায় পাওয়া যায় সাম্প্রতিক লাইভগুলোর লিস্ট একেবারে সাজানো থাকে ইন্টারফেসটা ক্লিন, মোবাইল আর পিসি—দুই দিকেই ঠিকমতো কাজ করে লিংক সহজেই কপি করে VLC, MX Player বা যেকোনো ভিডিও প্লেয়ারে চালানো যায় সবচেয়ে বড় সুবিধা—কোনো বিজ্ঞাপন নেই আমার অভিজ্ঞতায় এখন পর্যন্ত বাফারিং বা লিংক ডাউন হওয়ার ঝামেলায় পড়তে হয়নি। যারা নির্ভরযোগ্য কোনো ওয়েবসাইট খুঁজছেন, তাদের জন্য কাজে লাগতে পারে। https://bdix-stream.vercel.app/  ( 6 min )

Table of Contents The Speed Revolution Why Teams Embrace AI Reviews Real Performance Metrics Implementation Strategies Avoiding Common Pitfalls Future of Development Collaboration Getting Started Manual code review cycles consume weeks of your development timeline. Pull requests sit idle while engineers juggle multiple priorities.  But Automated code review tools now deliver comprehensive feedback in under 3 minutes, transforming how development teams maintain quality and accelerate delivery. The traditional review bottleneck forces teams to choose between speed and quality. Modern AI-powered solutions eliminate this tradeoff entirely. Traditional code reviews create productivity bottlenecks across development teams. Manual review processes average 18 hours from pull request submission…  ( 19 min )

Imagine this: You open your laptop, type a simple prompt, and an AI instantly writes the entire function, API, or even a full-stack app for you. Magic, right? But here’s the question—if AI can write code so quickly, do you still need to know the fundamentals of programming? The short answer: Absolutely, yes. Let’s break down why fundamentals matter more than ever in the age of AI-assisted coding. AI can generate code, but it doesn’t always understand context. For example: // AI-generated code might give you this: function calculateSum(arr) { return arr.reduce((a, b) => a + b); } // But without handling empty arrays, it can break: console.log(calculateSum([])); // Error! A developer with solid fundamentals will spot the issue instantly and fix it. Frameworks, libraries, and even AI to…  ( 7 min )

My AI Workflow for Writing Cleaner, Readable Code Jaideep Parashar ・ Sep 30 #ai #webdev #programming #beginners  ( 6 min )

from eth_utils import keccak, to_checksum_address def explain_checksum_address(address): """ 展示 EIP-55 校验和地址的生成过程 """ # 移除 0x 前缀，转换为小写 address_lower = address.lower().replace('0x', '') print(f"1. 原始地址（小写）: {address_lower}\n") # 对小写地址进行 Keccak-256 哈希 hash_bytes = keccak(text=address_lower) hash_hex = hash_bytes.hex() print(f"2. 地址的Keccak-256哈希: {hash_hex}\n") # 根据哈希值决定每个字符的大小写 checksum_address = '0x' print("3. 大小写转换规则:") for i, char in enumerate(address_lower): if char in '0123456789': # 数字保持不变 checksum_address += char print(f" 位置{i}: '{char}' -> '{char}' (数字)") else: # 字母：哈希对应位置的值 >= 8 则大写，否则小写 hash_digit = int(hash_hex[i], 16) if hash_digit >= 8: checksum_address += char.upper() print(f" 位置{i}: '{char}' -> '{char.upper()}' (哈希值{hash_digit} >= 8)") else: checksum_address += char print(f" 位置{i}: '{char}' -> '{char}' (哈希值{hash_digit} < 8)") print(f"\n4. 最终校验和地址: {checksum_address}") return checksum_address # 示例 address = "0x5aaeb6053f3e94c9b9a09f33669435e7ef1beaed" result = explain_checksum_address(address)  ( 6 min )

I used to spend 30% of my day on repetitive coding tasks and writing docs nobody read. Now, I use a few quick prompts that handle the boring stuff so I can focus on the hard engineering problems. Here are 5 you can use right now: Your code is clean, but the documentation is always a rush job. This fixes that by forcing a complete output. 👉 Prompt: You are a Senior Technical Writer. Write JSDoc-style documentation for the following JavaScript function. The documentation must include: A clear, one-sentence purpose of the function. A detailed, multi-step explanation of the algorithm or logic flow. For every parameter: the type, a description of its role, and an example of a valid input. For the return value: the type, a description of what is returned, and a description of what is return…  ( 8 min )

“Why is our frontend deployment breaking again?” “Because 5 teams committed to the same monolith... again.” 😩 Sound familiar? Micro Frontends is an architectural approach where a single frontend app is divided into smaller, semi-independent "micro apps", each owned by different teams and developed, tested, and deployed separately. Think of it as microservices for the frontend. Imagine if: Teams could deploy independently Each feature used the best suited tech stack Bugs in one area didn’t crash the whole UI Micro Frontends can be implemented in different integration strategies: Everything comes together in the browser. Tools: Webpack Module Federation, SystemJS, single-spa Pros: More flexibility, dynamic loading Cons: Initial complexity, managing shared dependencies Each micro frontend…  ( 7 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis for a free, live Q&A and mixing demonstration as part of his monthly Mixing Night Audio livestream. With over 30 years in the major-label world and credits on 114 Gold & Platinum records, Ken breaks down the techniques he uses to craft hit records—right on the mix bus. Whether you’re into production, mixing, recording or just looking for career tips, Ken’s got you covered. He’ll share insider advice, answer your burning questions and even hook you up with giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker. Don’t miss the fun! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair Brings Meditative Vibes to COLORS with “Bambú” Colombian wordsmith Penyair, hailing from Suba, Bogotá, steps onto the iconic COLORS stage to deliver a hypnotic, stripped-back rendition of his brand-new single “Bambú.” Fresh off his latest album Filantropía, he leans into minimalism, letting raw lyrics and mellow beats paint a sonic landscape that feels both introspective and timeless. As always, COLORS offers a clean canvas that spotlights artists in their purest form—no flashy production, just unfiltered talent. If you’re craving a moment of musical zen, Penyair’s “Bambú” is the perfect escape. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

La Lá brings the heat Peruvian singer-songwriter, arranger and producer La Lá steps onto the iconic COLORS stage for a raw, intimate take on her new single “También te vi,” lifted from the upcoming album El Reino de Dios está entre los árboles. Her rich vocals and pared-back visuals let every emotion cut through. Stay in the loop Catch the full show on YouTube, stream “También te vi” everywhere, and follow La Lá on TikTok and Instagram for more sneak peeks. Don’t forget to explore COLORS’ 24/7 livestream and curated playlists for nonstop fresh sounds. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Live: Cory Hanson – “Texas Weather” Cory Hanson storms the KEXP studio on August 4, 2025, delivering a raw, intimate take on “Texas Weather” with his guitar, piano and vocals, backed by Evan Backer’s drums and Hazel Rigby’s bass. Jewel Loree keeps the vibes flowing while Julian Martlew, Jon Roberts and mastering guru Matt Ogaz make sure every note shines. Captured from multiple angles by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht and stitched together by Holpainen’s sharp editing, this session is streaming now. Head to kexp.org or rosalimusic.com for the full experience, and join the YouTube channel for extra perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Cory Hanson rolled into the KEXP studio on August 4, 2025, for a stripped-down, live take on “Lou Reed,” handling guitar, piano, and vocals with Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass. Jewel Loree kept things flowing as host, Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts nailed the audio engineering, and Matt Ogaz gave it the final polish in mastering. Captured by a four-cam crew (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht) and edited by Scott Holpainen, this session lives on at KEXP and Rosalilmusic.com. Want more insider goodies? Hit up the KEXP YouTube channel for perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson – Bad Miracles (Live on KEXP) Cory Hanson rips through a fiery live take of “Bad Miracles” in the KEXP studios (recorded August 4, 2025), laying down guitar, piano, and vocals alongside Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass. Host Jewel Loree keeps the energy up while Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts handle audio, with mastering by Matt Ogaz. The shoot was captured by a crack team—Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht—then expertly edited by Scott Holpainen. For more of Cory’s work, check out Rosalí Music or catch the full session at kexp.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Escape the Pentatonic Trap in One Lesson Today’s livestream digs into the guitar scales that pros actually use—breaking you out of the usual blues-box routines. P.S. Tonight’s the last day to grab The Scale Matrix at 50% off: a 3.5-hour deep dive with 25+ scales and modes. Offer vanishes at midnight ET! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Europe snatched the Ryder Cup back from the U.S. 15-13 at a raucous Bethpage Black, where late-game heroics almost tipped the balance in America’s favor amid some truly unruly fan behavior. Golf insiders Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak break down how Europe’s secret “envelope rule” may have swung momentum and explore what this historic victory means for the future of Ryder Cup showdowns. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? Bryan Bros had a blast teeing off alongside the US Junior Champion and put their skills to the test in what turned into an epic golf showdown. They’re still buzzing about the experience and already plotting their next big match. Of course, no video from these guys is complete without their favorite gear and discount codes—Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell lasers, LAB putters, Takomo clubs, Bruce Bolt gloves and more. Don’t miss their newsletter, Discord community and daily streams on Twitch, plus all the socials for behind-the-scenes action! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Golf With Llama Caddies Got Out of Hand Bryan Bros. take their love of golf to the next level by recruiting llamas as caddies—shoutouts to Mark, Sandy & Eggs for keeping things hilarious and totally chaotic on the course. Don’t miss the chance to join their crew: subscribe to the newsletter, hop into their Discord, follow on Twitch, and score sweet deals on gear from Foresight Sports, Bushnell, LAB Putters, Takomo, Rhoback, Bruce Bolt and more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

During the Spring and Summer of 2025, I was asked to create a web application to show clusters of semantically similar tweets. This was an exciting endeavor aimed at creating a dashboard to visualize how ideas spread in society. This article is about a specific problem I solved in this project: how to get cluster plots that were consistent from run to run. To achieve this, a deep dive into understanding how randomness is used within UMAP's algorithm became necessary: how it is applied, how it helps with efficiency, its pros, and its cons. This guided me in learning how to control it, and subsequently how to create the consistent render that was asked of me. It's sometimes interesting to learn that the concepts and strategies you think you understand, you in fact do not. Such was the case …  ( 10 min )

What is SBOM? SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) = the ingredient label of software. (open-source libraries, frameworks, dependencies, versions, licenses) * that make up an app or system. Real-Life Example Think of food packaging: you buy bread, and the label says “contains wheat, soy, nuts.” In software, SBOM is that label: “contains React v18, Log4j v2.14, OpenSSL 1.1.1.” If wheat is recalled (or Log4j is hacked), you know exactly which bread (or software) is risky. In the U.S., Executive Order 14028 has made SBOMs mandatory for software vendors selling to federal agencies. In Europe, the NIS2 Directive and EU Cyber Resilience Act emphasize transparent software inventories. Across APAC, markets like Japan and Singapore are also aligning with SBOM-driven security standards. By automatin…  ( 9 min )

Design tokens are often used to define colors, typography and other visual attributes. In this article I will explore the idea of extending this principle to define functional languages. Design tokens are not limited to UIs, they expand beyond visuals into motion, accessibility, error handling, notifications, and functional semantics. Design tokens provide a predictable system that enables consistent communication between designers, developers, and platforms. They can also ensure AI generates personalized interfaces while staying within clear constraints. 1. Tecnhical 2. Architectural 3. UX 1. Language Definition 2. System Integration 3. Functional Implementation Conlusion I recently worked on few projects where the push for consistency led organizations to centralize UI logic using headl…  ( 8 min )

An Instruction Analysis MCP Usage Case When developing MCP, we often use @modelcontextprotocol/inspector for direct calls. I just tried it directly with qwen, and it feels pretty good. Transaction tx: 4kVvQfb4faVsGjwUoDa7Ez1RYSy6t4TdZ5uwVDt9Rdx8zsfbDqYHyx3YdRdah9YVCGd4GwgDiV7xPBeezRQwy1EU The process is as follows: qwen mcp add sol-mcp -t http https://solmcp.daog1.workers.dev/mcp?apiKey={your_api_key} Execute in qwen /mcp list 🟢 sol-mcp - Ready (4 tools) Tools: - analyze_instruction_data - analyze_solana_instruction - get_solana_transaction - get_transaction_with_inner_instructions If it includes the above, it's ready. I wrote it like this. Help me get what happened to JUP6LkbZbjS1jKKwapdHNy74zcZ3tLUZoi5QNyVTaV4 in this Solana tx 4kVvQfb4faVsGjwUoDa7Ez1RYSy6t4TdZ5uwVDt9…  ( 8 min )

In a significant move reflecting the growing concern over the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a groundbreaking AI transparency bill. This legislation aims to promote accountability and transparency in the development and deployment of AI technologies, especially in sectors where AI systems significantly impact people's lives. As developers, understanding the intricacies of this law is crucial since it not only affects AI development practices but also sets a precedent that may inspire similar regulations in other states and countries. This blog post will dissect the implications of this law, explore technical considerations for compliance, and offer actionable insights to help developers align their projects with th…  ( 8 min )

Game Theory dives into the true power of Donkey Kong’s signature punch, pitting Smash Bros. stats against Donkey Kong Bananza’s engine to see how many bricks—and baddies—it could shatter IRL. Expect physics, hilarious analogies, and plenty of “holy bananas!” moments. This episode’s fueled by Boot.Dev (grab 25% off with code THEGAMETHEORISTS) and rocks some fresh Theorywear. Shout-outs to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, and sound maestro Yosi Berman. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Titan Quest 2: Northern Beaches Deep Dive Ever wanted to storm sandy shores teeming with mythic nasties? The Northern Beaches early access update (out September 30, 2025 on PC) brings brand-new coastal locales, fresh enemies (including three colossal bosses) and a full slate of mastery skills to shake up your builds. Amped-up combat variety, environmental storytelling, and deeper strategy await as you press your campaign against the Ichthians on the way to the King of Tides’ fortress. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Huntsman just dropped its gameplay demo and release window trailer, setting you loose as the new security guard at Atherton Laboratories—only problem is the place is crawling with giant spiders. Armed with whatever you can find, you’ll have to face your arachnophobia head-on, clear the infestations, lift the lockdown and escape. Demo day is October 13, and the full PC (Steam) release slithers in November 2025. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere dives into Bruce Springsteen’s bedroom‐recorded 1982 classic, Nebraska, capturing the raw, haunted vibe of lost souls searching for hope. Jeremy Allen White stars as Springsteen, with Jeremy Strong playing his longtime manager Jon Landau, all under Scott Cooper’s direction (from Warren Zanes’ book). Featuring an original score by Jeremiah Fraites, striking cinematography by Masanobu Takayanagi, and a cast that includes Paul Walter Hauser, Odessa Young, Stephen Graham and more, this intimate biopic hits IMAX, Dolby Cinema and premium screens on October 24, 2025. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In Act 2’s Citadel you’ll meet Loyal Mergwin, who wants five weird ingredients for a second Pale Oil upgrade on your Needle. The video guide walks you through how to grab each one, plus how to pull up in-game hints if you’re stuck. You’ll hunt down Mossberry Stew and Pickled Muckmaggot (both pretty painless), snag Vintage Nectar and Courier’s Rasher, then venture into unfamiliar nooks to score the notorious Crustnut—then head back for that tasty upgrade. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Carnival Hunt just unveiled its official Steam open playtest trailer, showcasing a creepy asymmetric horror strategy multiplayer experience. One player dons the role of the menacing Carnival Monster while everyone else scrambles as Bunnies in a tense, cat-and-mouse showdown. The game hits PC, and the open playtest is live now on Steam—hop in before it wraps up on October 6, 2025 at 10 AM PST. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Introduction Your GitHub profile is often the first thing recruiters check. Here’s how to make it shine. Pin your best projects Write clear README files Contribute to open source Show consistency (commit history) Use GitHub Actions for automation Conclusion A well-organized GitHub portfolio can speak louder than a résumé.  ( 5 min )

Introduction Git can feel overwhelming, but you don’t need to memorize everything. Here are 7 commands you’ll use daily. git init → Start a repo git clone → Copy an existing repo git status → See changes git add . → Stage changes git commit -m "message" → Save changes git push → Upload to remote git pull → Download updates Conclusion Master these, and you’ll be productive in 90% of real-world Git scenarios.  ( 6 min )

Read the original article：Using RdbPredicates for Complex Queries in RDB Store Requirement Description Developers often need to perform complex database queries such as filtering, sorting, pagination, and pattern matching. Instead of writing raw SQL strings, HarmonyOS provides RdbPredicates, a builder class that simplifies query construction in ArkTS for the RDB Store. This improves readability, reduces errors, and enhances maintainability. Background Knowledge RDB Store: HarmonyOS’s relational database solution, built on top of SQLite. RdbPredicates: A query builder API that allows developers to construct WHERE, ORDER BY, LIMIT, and other clauses programmatically. Key APIs: equalTo, greaterThan, lessThan, between → filtering conditions in, like, glob → set membership & pattern matching…  ( 8 min )

As we look toward the evolving landscape of web development in 2025, understanding the distinction between TypeScript and JavaScript becomes crucial for developers and businesses alike. These two technologies, influential in crafting websites and applications, have distinct paradigms that cater to various needs. In this article, we will delve into their key differences, helping you make informed decisions for your projects. JavaScript is the bedrock of web development, having been around since the mid-90s. Its dynamic nature allows developers to build interactive and complex web applications with ease. JavaScript remains essential due to its flexibility, ubiquity, and its vast ecosystem, enabling developers to utilize frameworks and libraries like React, Angular, and Vue.js. Developed by M…  ( 7 min )

September 29, 2025, marked the official kickoff of Meta Connect 2025, a two-day extravaganza that lived up to the buildup from yesterday's teases, blending AR wizardry with AI's conversational flair to paint a vivid picture of "the next social layer." Amid the glitz, sobering undercurrents emerged: California's landmark AI safety legislation, the FTC's escalated crackdown on deceptive AI claims, and ripples from OpenAI's internal shakeups. With global AI capex now eclipsing $250 billion quarterly, these developments underscore a maturing ecosystem where innovation dances with accountability. Markets responded bullishly: Meta shares climbed 4% on Connect euphoria, while regulatory-sensitive plays like CrowdStrike edged up 2% on compliance tailwinds. Drawing from keynote streams, policy brie…  ( 13 min )

In the fast-paced world of programming, two titans continue to dominate the landscape: Python and Java. As both languages evolve, understanding the key differences between them in 2025 is crucial for developers, businesses, and learners alike. In this article, we delve into the unique characteristics, benefits, and potential drawbacks of Python and Java to help you make informed decisions on which language to use for your projects. Product Features Price Python Crash Course, 3rd Edition: A Hands-On, Project-Based Introduction to Programming Shop now 🛍️ Fluent Python: Clear, Concise, and Effective Programming Shop now 🛍️ Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, 2nd Edition: Practical Programming for Total Beginners - Learn Python easily with practical, beginner-frie…  ( 8 min )

Read the original article：🧭 Using Want and AbilityKit for Application Redirection in HarmonyOS Next 🚩Introduction Application redirection is a widely used approach in the mobile application industry. It allows an application to redirect its users to a different system or a third-party application. This functionality helps developers guide users from one app to another to complete specific tasks — such as opening the dialer, sending feedback via email, navigating to a location, or launching a web page. In HarmonyOS Next, application redirection is facilitated using AbilityKit, particularly through tools like Want and openLink. This article will provide practical examples of redirection implemented with ArkTS, highlight the differences between various redirection methods, and explain how …  ( 9 min )

As a productive learning exercise, I spent the last couple of evenings taking Cursor (the desktop code editor that is a fork of VS Code) for a spin to build a new web app I needed for a side project – a system to manage charity raffle tickets at the 2025 Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show I am helping to run soon. (You can tell it's an AI-generated app by the not-quite-right icon above the word “Administrator”. 😅) High-level, coding an app from scratch with an agent like this enabled me to get something very usable, and at least at a surface level, fairly polished, in much less time than it would have taken me to do myself. I began with an empty repo and a README.md file, where I described the features and tech stack that I had in mind, then I asked Cursor (using the Claude Sonnet 4 model) …  ( 14 min )

Debugging distributed systems is fundamentally different from debugging monolithic applications. When a single server misbehaves, you can attach a debugger and step through the code. When 50 microservices spread across multiple data centers start failing intermittently, traditional debugging approaches fall apart. After 14 years of building distributed systems at companies like Amazon, Salesforce, IBM, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, I've seen (and caused) my share of production incidents. Here's a practical guide to debugging distributed systems when things go wrong. In a monolithic application, you typically have: Single point of failure (which is bad for reliability, but great for debugging) Deterministic execution (mostly) Complete visibility into the call stack Consistent timestamps …  ( 12 min )

Foi essa pergunta que me fiz neste final de semana, após assistir a "Velozes e Furiosos: Desafio em Tóquio" pela primeira vez: como usar a ousadia dos drifts para explicar um belo Teste de Hipótese para meus alunos? Afinal, como transformar um conceito estatístico, essencial na área de dados, em algo que não seja confuso ao primeiro olhar? A resposta veio na aula de hoje. No final, para cativar a galera, usei um exemplo que fez todo mundo rir, e resolvi compartilhar aqui. Enquanto assistia ao filme PELA PRIMEIRA VEZ, duas perguntas surgiram: "Será que eu consigo fazer drift com meu golzinho?" "Será que o número de capotamentos de carro aumentou depois do lançamento do filme?" A primeira pergunta deixaremos de lado (pela segurança do golzinho), mas a segunda é um ponto de partida perfeito p…  ( 7 min )

WebRTC is an open source project that enables peer-to-peer communication between browsers or applications. WebRTC is currently being used by many well-known applications, including but not limited to: Google Meet Google Hangouts Facebook Messenger Discord The basic components of any WebRTC system are: Signaling Server STUN Server TURN Server Client A signaling server is a server that clients use to exchange necessary information about each other. The clients use this exchanged information to establish a connection between themselves. STUN stands for Session Traversal Utilities for NAT. A stun server allows a client to request information about their public address and the type of NAT they are behind. This information is part of the data sent to the signaling server. So the way STUN server…  ( 8 min )

Laravel Eloquent ORM is Laravel's powerful Object-Relational Mapper that provides an elegant, object-oriented interface for interacting with databases. As an implementation of the Active Record pattern, Eloquent allows developers to work with database tables as if they were PHP objects, significantly simplifying database operations and improving developer productivity. Eloquent ORM is Laravel's built-in database abstraction layer that maps database tables to PHP classes called models. Each model represents a single database table, and each instance of a model corresponds to a row in that table. This approach eliminates the need to write complex SQL queries manually, instead allowing developers to use intuitive PHP syntax for database operations. The core philosophy behind Eloquent is to ma…  ( 8 min )

Overview The SlackRelayAgent is a lightweight MatrixSwarm agent that forwards swarm alerts directly into a Slack channel using an Incoming Webhook. This gives operators real-time visibility into critical events without leaving their workspace. Simple deployment Works with existing hive.alert@cmd_send_alert_msg role Validates responses so you know if Slack actually accepted the message Agent Code Keep the tags in, Phoenix Gui will automatically add the webhook from the vault. { "universal_id": "slack-it-out-1", "service-manager": [ Say you’ve got the Gatekeeper agent watching your box, and you want to trigger an alert the moment someone SSHs in. Let’s walk through how that alert travels through the swarm — and lands in your Slack channel (or Telegram, or Discord). Gatekeeper wat…  ( 7 min )

A Bloomberg ETF analyst said the Tuttle Capital Government Grift ETF could launch this week, allowing retail investors to make similar trades to US Congress members.

Project Mirror surveyed members of the Ethereum community, finding that Ethereum’s technical strength is invisible without narrative clarity.

A new bill in Wisconsin could exempt local crypto users and businesses from money transmitter licenses, boosting mining, staking, and blockchain development.

BitMine chairman Tom Lee thinks Ether is trading at a discount because future adoption of the blockchain by Wall Street and AI companies will drive it higher.

The SEC backed off from DePIN tokens in a rare no-action letter, as the agency’s top brass says it’s not meant to “regulate all economic activity.”

SOL’s faces a fresh wave of challenges from competing blockchains, and the path to $250 depends on a potential spot ETF approval and institutional inflows.

Binance is offering crypto-as-a-service for TradFi institutions, providing access to its spot and futures markets, liquidity pools, custody, and compliance tools.

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The OKX Pay service involves collaboration with crypto infrastructure provider StraitsX and Southeast Asia's "everyday everything" app Grab.  ( 31 min )

Ripple’s chief legal officer says Americans want clear crypto rules and urges Congress to act, warning U.S. leadership is at risk without clarity.  ( 29 min )

The new protocol will channel USDS stablecoin reserves into Solana-based lending markets and real-world asset strategies.  ( 28 min )

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SOL traders saw the drop to $190 as the perfect buy opportunity and with the SEC set to decide on Solana ETFs by October 10, the altcoin could be en-route to new highs.

Caroline Pham rattled off data about the CFTC‘s enforcement actions since she became acting chair in a roundtable event to discuss the agency and the SEC working together.

Turkey plans new legislation letting Masak freeze crypto accounts to fight money laundering, aligning with FATF standards.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Kaitlin Asrow will take over as acting superintendent of the NYDFS on Oct. 18, 2025, replacing Adrienne Harris.

Introduced by a Republican lawmaker in February, the legislation may be unlikely to get any traction in Massachusetts’ legislature, where Democrats hold a supermajority.

Kazakhstan launched the Alem Crypto Fund, a state-backed vehicle for long-term digital asset reserves, debuting with a BNB purchase in partnership with Binance Kazakhstan.

Bulls lift their short-term Bitcoin price target to $117,500 as BTC holds steady and several altcoins reclaim the pre-crash trading levels.

A US government shutdown lasting days or weeks could further delay the Senate’s moves on a crypto market structure bill passed by the House in July.

Bitcoin opened the week with a strong rally above $114,000, and these three developments could send BTC price back to its monthly range highs

Bitcoin’s swift rally to $114,000 shows bulls are back, but a CME gap near an underlying support could see a retest of $111,000 before Uptober really starts.

The cancer research company has adopted a digital asset treasury model centered on decentralized physical infrastructure networks.

Discover hidden crypto gems using ChatGPT: GPTs, sentiment insights and data-driven scanners for smarter research and trading.

Bitcoin hit $114,000 at Monday’s Wall Street open, but a CME gap made traders cautious, instead expecting a BTC price correction to $110,000.

Ethereum rebounded to $4,200 ahead of the weekly open as traders positioned for a price recovery in October, based on onchain and technical data.

Polkadot community members are showing strong early support for a proposal to launch pUSD, a native algorithmic stablecoin fully backed by DOT tokens.

The return of Institutional Custodies and spot BTC/ETH ETFs are propelling Digital Asset Treasuries, while HTX is fortifying fiat ramps.

XRP is poised for its best quarterly close ever, mirroring the chart setup from 2017 before the price surged 37,800% to all-time highs.

Aster CEO Leonard said the team is weighing how to balance benefits for existing holders and upcoming airdrop recipients.

Americans demand financial privacy as surveillance systems fail to protect data while eroding dignity. DeFi technology offers data control solutions that traditional banking systems cannot.

G7 nations are introducing stablecoin rules, from Japan’s pioneering framework to the US GENIUS Act and Europe’s MiCA, reshaping the future of digital money.

Bitcoin and Ether ETPs suffered heavy outflows last week while Solana stood out with $291 million in inflows, likely driven by anticipation of US ETF launches.

From coders to CEOs, crypto careers span six-figure salaries to billion-dollar fortunes, shaped by the industry’s market cycles.

Strategy’s latest $22.1 million Bitcoin purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 640,031 BTC, acquired for around $47.35 billion.

Poland’s Crypto-Asset Market Act awaits Senate review after Sejm approval, sparking a backlash over licensing, fines and potential prison terms for violations.

Bitcoin failed to follow gold to all-time highs this month, but analysts argue that BTC usually follows three to four months later, setting targets as high as $300K.

“It’s a treasurer’s dream,” said QNB’s Kamel Moris, highlighting how the bank’s shift to JPMorgan’s Kinexys blockchain enables near-instant, 24/7 payments.

AI tools, onchain data and community signals are influencing how traders spot tokens before they hit major exchanges.

XRP’s value extends far beyond its price, powering fast remittances, loyalty rewards and institutional finance.

Bitcoin rebounded to $112,000 into the weekly close, but traders immediately positioned for a BTC price correction to the bottom of its local range.

Stablecoin net inflows jumped from $10.8 billion in Q2 to $45.6 billion in Q3, a 324% surge led by USDT, USDC and the rise of Ethena’s USDe.

Swift is teaming up with Consensys and over 30 unspecified institutions to build a blockchain-based settlement system for 24/7 real-time cross-border payments.

NovaDius Wealth Management president Nate Geraci said it will be an “enormous next few weeks for spot crypto ETFs" as the SEC is due to decide on 16 applications.

Bitcoin briefly surpassed $112,000 early on Monday in a sign of recovery after a volatile week, with an analyst saying the cryptocurrency’s “bull market is not over.”

Cypherpunk Nick Szabo has posted on X after five years of silence, adding his views to a fierce debate between Bitcoin purists and maximalists.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is officially out of the mayoral race, plunging the city’s pro-crypto push into limbo.

Protests erupted in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, last Thursday over ongoing water and power cuts, with demonstrations later spreading across the country.

NYDIG’s Greg Cipolaro argues that a popular metric for valuing crypto companies should be retired as it misleads investors.

Early Hyperliquid users have been rewarded with a massive Hypurr NFT airdrop, with the free digital cats now worth over $64,000.

Jump Crypto has proposed removing Solana’s fixed compute block limit to prioritize high-performance validators to handle complex blocks over suboptimal validators.

Buy Me a Coffee☕ *Memo: My post explains the shallow and deep copy of a list. My post explains the shallow and deep copy of a tuple. My post explains the shallow and deep copy of the set with a frozenset. My post explains the shallow and deep copy of the set with a tuple. My post explains the shallow and deep copy of the set with an iterator. My post explains the shallow and deep copy of a dictionary. My post explains the shallow and deep copy of an iterator. My post explains a frozenset (1). Different frozensets are referred to only if deep-copied. A 2D frozenset is experimented, doing assignment and shallow and deep copy as shown below: *Memo: For a 2D frozenset, only deep copy is possible. frozenset.copy() doesn't do shallow copy so I asked to remove it in the issue. A frozenset c…  ( 7 min )

We’ve just rolled out a small but mighty new feature on code-tree.dev profile suggestions! 🎉 Now, when you visit someone’s Code Tree profile, you’ll see a couple of recommended profiles just below their links — complete with avatars, names, and clickable handles. At its core, Code Tree is about helping developers and makers showcase what they build, what they love, and what they stand for — in one clean, beautiful profile. But we’re also about discovery. Find other devs building in the same stack. Explore profiles with similar tools or interests. Get inspired by how others present their work. Build your profile in minutes, link your projects, tools, and stack — and join a growing community of makers. 👉 Start for free Got feedback or feature ideas? We’d love to hear from you! Drop a comment or reach out on GitHub 💬 Happy building! — The Code Tree team 🌱  ( 6 min )

Why Teams Are Automating Lambda Deployments GitHub Actions provides a powerful platform to integrate automation directly into the version control system. This empowers developers to trigger deployments automatically on code pushes, PR merges, or manually through workflow dispatches. Core Components of the Automation Workflow Preparing Your Lambda Function Code GitHub Actions Workflow File (.github/workflows/deploy.yml) name: Deploy Lambda on: jobs: steps: - name: Checkout Code uses: actions/checkout@v3 - name: Set up Python uses: actions/setup-python@v4 with: python-version: '3.9' - name: Install dependencies run: | pip install -r requirements.txt -t package cd package zip -r ../function.zip . cd .. zip -g function.zip lambda_function.py - name: Deploy to Lambda uses: aws-actions/aws-lambda-deploy@v1 with: aws-access-key-id: ${{ secrets.AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID }} aws-secret-access-key: ${{ secrets.AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY }} aws-region: us-east-1 function-name: myLambdaFunction zip-file: function.zip AWS IAM Permissions and Secrets Configuration Create an IAM user with permissions to update Lambda functions via lambda:UpdateFunctionCode and store its credentials in GitHub Secrets. Make sure to avoid environment variable leakage by reviewing workflow logs with temporary output disabled. Secret: AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID CTA: Explore GitHub Actions Marketplace for more Lambda integration tools.  ( 7 min )

Introduction I am Constanza Díaz, Web developer, industrial designer, UX/UI enthusiast, aspiring entrepreneur, and self-taught digital product creator — currently building my own web application and documenting the process. I've been working as a front end developer for the last 6 years and now I'm planning to develop my own web application named HandyFEM, a digital platform designed to connect women professionals in skilled trades with clients. I am doing this as a way to learn by doing, as artificial intelligence is evolving so quickly and becoming a must for every developer and digital product creator and owner. At the same time, I will build my own personal project, which I am developing as a business project at Innoemprèn Sostenible, a program for entrepreneurs at Tecnocampus Univ…  ( 8 min )

I graduated on the AWS re/start program under Ajira Digital as part of Cohort 12, where we had an intensive 12-week program that gave the basics to those interested in joining cloud and nailing the practitioner examinations. Here is all you need to know about the program. AWS re/Start is a free, full-time training program created by Amazon Web Services to help individuals from diverse backgrounds launch careers in the cloud. Certification Prep — structured guidance for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. The program is designed for anyone curious about cloud technology, whether you’re a recent graduate, career switcher, or someone looking to upskill. The 12 weeks are highly structured and immersive. A typical week includes: Morning sessions for theory and new concepts. Hands-on la…  ( 7 min )

This article explores CSS pseudo-elements, which enable easy styling and content modification without additional HTML elements, and how I used them to create eyes for the ghosts in my JS Pac-Man game! CSS pseudo-elements allow you to insert content before or after an element's actual content without adding extra HTML elements. The ::before and ::after pseudo-elements are popular and can help you style and modify content easily. Some of the other commonly used pseudo-elements include: ::first-line: Applies styles to the first line of a block-level element. ::first-letter: Styles the first letter of a block-level element. ::selection: Styles the portion of an element that is selected by the user. ::placeholder: Styles the placeholder text in an input or textarea element. ::mark…  ( 11 min )

TL;DR: Adam Savage says the best way to navigate these uncertain, often hostile times is with empathy, kindness and respect—values he wouldn’t change in his own past because every experience shaped who he is today. He explains the “scarcity model” as the mindset that resources or opportunities are limited (which just fuels needless competition), and draws a clear line between gatekeeping—unfairly shutting people out—and asking folks to “pay their dues,” i.e. genuinely earn skills and prove competence before moving on to the next level. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (Oct 1, 2025) Join 2X Grammy winner Ken Lewis (114 Gold & Platinum credits) for a FREE monthly Mixing Night Audio livestream where he demos pro mix-bus techniques, answers your burning questions on mixing, recording and career development, and shares insider tips straight from major-label hit records. Tune in live for giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker, then dive into bonus resources like gear deals (GreenHAAS for $49), mix critique links, merch and more at mixingnightaudio.com. Follow on Instagram and subscribe to keep up with the next show! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, hailing from Suba in Bogotá, takes over the COLORS stage with a chilled-out, meditative performance of his latest single “Bambú,” following on the heels of his album Filantropía. COLORS x STUDIOS is your go-to minimalist music platform for fresh global talent—think 24/7 live streams, killer playlists and easy-to-find socials. Tune in, stream the show and follow Penyair on TikTok and Instagram for more. #colors #penyair #bambú Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

La Lá, a Peruvian singer-songwriter and producer, delivers a raw, soul-stirring take on her new single “También te vi” for A COLORS SHOW—teasing her upcoming album El Reino de Dios está entre los árboles. True to COLORS’ minimalist vibe, the video strips away distractions and puts La Lá’s evocative vocals and inventive arrangements center stage—perfect for anyone hunting fresh, global sounds. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson Brings “Texas Weather” to KEXP’s Studio Cory Hanson delivers a scorching live version of “Texas Weather” at KEXP, recorded on August 4, 2025. Backed by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, Hanson handles guitar, piano, and vocals with that signature blend of raw energy and introspective flair. Hosted by Jewel Loree, the session was engineered by Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts, mastered by Matt Ogaz, and captured on camera by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht (with Scott Holpainen also editing). Check it out on KEXP.org or swing by Rosali Music’s site—and don’t forget to join the YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson Live on KEXP On August 4, 2025, Cory Hanson dropped a spirited live rendition of “Lou Reed” in the KEXP studio, handling guitar, piano and vocals alongside Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass. Behind the scenes, host Jewel Loree guided the session while Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts manned the boards and Matt Ogaz handled mastering. A four-person camera crew led by Jim Beckmann captured every moment, edited by Scott Holpainen, and the whole thing is streaming on KEXP’s channels. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson – Bad Miracles (Live on KEXP) Get ready for some unfiltered magic as Cory Hanson strips down “Bad Miracles” live in the KEXP studio, recorded August 4, 2025. Hanson jumps between guitar, piano, and vocals, joined by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, all guided by host Jewel Loree’s laid-back vibe. Behind the scenes, audio engineers Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts (with mastering by Matt Ogaz) nailed the sound, while Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht captured every angle. Dive deeper at rosalimusic.com or kexp.org, or join the channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Here’s a quick rundown of “The War Songs of Greenwich Village”: it’s basically a shout-out to the new anthology “Century of Song,” which collects some of the most influential tunes from the last 100 years. You’ll find handy links to pick it up at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon, or Indigo. Bonus track alert! If you’re curious about traditional Irish balladry, check out Dancing Willow’s demo of “The Foggy Dew” over on Wikimedia Commons. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Escape the Pentatonic Trap in One Lesson Join today’s livestream to uncover the very scales top pros actually use—say goodbye to that overplayed pentatonic box and level up your fretboard knowledge. Hurry on the Scale Matrix deal: get the full 3.5-hour system covering 25+ scales and modes for 50% off, but act fast—this early access price vanishes at midnight ET! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Modern AI has followed a simple rule for progress: bigger is better. Scaling up the number of parameters and training data has consistently led to performance gains. But this approach comes with steep costs in compute, energy, and accessibility. Sparse models represent a different path forward, one that prioritizes efficiency without sacrificing capability. The principle is straightforward. Most parameters in a large neural network contribute little to a given task at any moment. Instead of activating every weight, sparse models selectively engage only the most relevant connections. This mimics the brain, where neurons fire sparsely rather than all at once. Implementing sparsity can take several forms. Static sparsity involves pruning redundant weights after training, reducing memory and c…  ( 6 min )

Secret Envelopes, Unruly Fans & Europe’s Big Win at Bethpage Europe edged out the U.S. 15-13 to reclaim the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, despite a last-ditch charge from the American side. Amid loud, sometimes rowdy crowds and plenty of drama, questions are swirling about how that mysterious “envelope rule” may have swung momentum in Europe’s favor. Moving forward, this victory could reshape team strategies and fan dynamics for the next Ryder Cup. Golf’s Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak break down what this result means on and off the course—plus a peek at how Europe might defend its title in future matchups. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I’m Sain Bux, a Full Stack Developer passionate about building scalable web apps and exploring research in AI, APIs, and emerging tech. 👨‍💻 What I Do Develop with WordPress, React, PHP, and MySQL Work on themes, plugins, and custom web solutions Contribute to research projects, including publications on Zenodo ✨ What I’m Learning Next.js & TypeScript for modern front-end development Tailwind CSS for faster UI design Basics of AI & ML to connect research with real-world applications ⚡ What I’m Currently Hacking On New WordPress themes & plugins with better UX API-driven projects integrating open data 🌐 Portfolio → sainbux.github.io 🤝 Open To Collaborations on web projects Research discussions in AI & APIs Networking with devs, researchers, and startups Thanks for reading! Looking forward to connecting with this awesome community 💡  ( 6 min )

Beyond Heroku: Owning Your Deployments Defang.io ・ Sep 29 #heroku #aws #devops #containers  ( 6 min )

Can we beat the US Junior Champion? The Bryan Bros had a blast teeing off against the top junior and shared their wild day on YouTube. They’re hyped about the experience and invited everyone to join their newsletter, hop into their Discord community, and catch live streams on Twitch. True to form, they’ve got a stack of sponsor hookups—from Rhoback apparel and Foresight Sports launch monitors to Bushnell rangefinders, LAB putters, Takomo clubs, and Bruce Bolt gloves. Grab the discount codes in the description and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more golf shenanigans. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Bryan Bros took golf to the next level by roping in llamas as caddies, leading to hilariously chaotic rounds (special thanks to Mark, Sandy and Eggs for making it happen!). Along the way they plug their newsletter, Discord and Twitch, plus show off all their favorite gear—launch monitors, rangefinders, putters and more—complete with discount codes and affiliate links. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

How To Learn Golf So Fast It Feels Illegal spits out a game-changing mental tweak: stop overthinking and start having the right “conversation” with your swing. Danny Maude walks you through simple drills to stop slicing your driver, strike irons with consistent power, and hit that sweet spot every time—plus a detailed practice plan you can take straight to the range. Beyond the swing secrets, you’ll find free training links, Danny’s top YouTube recs, and a peek at his journey from frustrated hacker to Open Championship finalist. It’s informal, no-fluff advice—just grab your club, commit to the reps, and watch your scores tumble. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Instant Checkout, a feature that lets users complete purchases directly within ChatGPT. At launch it supports Etsy merchants in the U.S., and Shopify integration is on the roadmap. What makes this different from a simple “Buy button” is the underlying technology: the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP), co-developed with Stripe. ACP is an open standard that defines how AI agents can safely handle purchases on behalf of users while merchants retain control. This article takes a technical look at how Instant Checkout works, what ACP supports, and why this matters for developers and merchants building the next generation of commerce systems. ChatGPT Instant Checkout is still early and intentionally limited. At launch it supports: Availability: U.S. only Merchants…  ( 15 min )

I’m Sain Bux, a Full Stack Developer passionate about building scalable web apps and exploring research in AI, APIs, and emerging tech. 👨‍💻 What I Do Develop with WordPress, React, PHP, and MySQL Work on themes, plugins, and custom web solutions Contribute to research projects, including publications on Zenodo ✨ What I’m Learning Next.js & TypeScript for modern front-end development Tailwind CSS for faster UI design Basics of AI & ML to connect research with real-world applications ⚡ What I’m Currently Hacking On New WordPress themes & plugins with better UX API-driven projects integrating open data 🌐 Portfolio → sainbux.github.io 🤝 Open To Collaborations on web projects Research discussions in AI & APIs Networking with devs, researchers, and startups Thanks for reading! Looking forward to connecting with this awesome community 💡  ( 6 min )

A Complete Guide for .NET Developers Why Date and Time Are Tricky in C# Introduction to DateTime and DateTimeKind Working with DateTime.Now vs DateTime.UtcNow Formatting Dates and Times Parsing Dates and Times Time Zones in .NET Dealing with Daylight Saving Time Measuring Time and Durations Working with DateOnly and TimeOnly in .NET 6+ Using TimeProvider in .NET 8+ Best Practices for Storing Dates in Databases Hey there! If you've ever shipped a feature only to have users complain that "the timestamps are all wrong" or spent hours debugging why your scheduled job ran at the wrong time, you're in good company. Date and time handling is one of those deceptively complex topics that trips up even experienced developers. Think about it: when a user in Tokyo schedules a meeting for 3 PM tomorrow…  ( 45 min )

In my last post, I introduced Starry as a custom internal developer platform (IDP) that creates ephemeral environments for merge requests. The platform uses well known, interoperable tools (Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, Terraform) which makes the solution practical and adaptable to a range of needs. In this article, I will dive deeper into the architecture, a simplified CICD flow, and the relationship between Starry and Argo CD. Let's simplify the system further by supposing that a user will manually create environments through the IDP. In a follow-up post I will introduce what is required to fully automate merge request to environment creation. I am running CICD in GitHub for repos sample-be, sample-fe-1, and sample-fe-2. When I have a merge request open and I push to the feature branch, an…  ( 11 min )

Launching on Cursor & Windsurf next week, Product Hunt in 2-3 weeks — would love your feedback before then! 🧠 What: VS Code extension that makes AI prompts context-aware 🎯 Why: Stop wasting time explaining your tech stack to AI tools ⚡ How: Analyzes your project automatically, optimizes prompts locally 💰 Cost: Free tier forever, $6.99/month for Pro features 🚀 Status: Live on VS Code, launching on Cursor/Windsurf next week, Product Hunt in 2-3 weeks 🙏 Need: Your feedback before official launches Try it: VS Code: VS Code Marketplace Cursor/Windsurf: Coming next week via OpenVSX Registry You know that moment when you copy-paste code into ChatGPT with "fix this bug" and get back a generic solution that completely ignores your TypeScript/React/AWS stack? Yeah, me too. Every. Single. Day.…  ( 9 min )

When you’re building your SaaS, it’s tempting to wait until everything looks perfect before showing it to the world. But here’s the truth: Perfection is a trap. You’ll waste months polishing details your users might not even care about. Speed matters more than polish. Getting something usable in front of real users is how you discover what’s actually valuable. Your first version will always be rough. And that’s okay — every successful founder started simple. Real feedback > Guesswork. Users tell you what matters. You don’t have to guess. Momentum builds motivation. Every small release gives you progress energy. Competition doesn’t wait. If you delay for “perfect,” someone else might launch before you. Start with an MVP (Minimum Viable Product). Solve one problem only. Ignore the extras. Skip dark mode, animations, or fancy design in v1. Set deadlines. Give yourself a one-week launch target. Use existing tools. Templates, libraries, or my MERN Starter Kit can save weeks of coding. Ship → Learn → Improve. Release early, listen to users, then iterate. Your goal isn’t perfection. Your goal is to get something real out there. A rough but working app can attract users. A “perfect” but unfinished app attracts no one. 💡 Startup Update: To help you ship faster, I built Sassypack — a MERN Starter Kit with landing pages, payments, authentication, and a clean folder structure. Perfect if you want to launch in days, not months. 👉 Next time you’re stuck polishing small details, remember: done is better than perfect.  ( 6 min )

Timothy's standard filing cabinet had served the library brilliantly, but he kept encountering the same frustrating patterns. Each project required writing the same preparatory code before actual work could begin. Margaret introduced him to the library's specialized filing systems—purpose-built variants designed for common tasks. Timothy's latest assignment was cataloging books by genre, but he constantly hit the same obstacle: books_by_genre = {} def add_book(genre, title): if genre not in books_by_genre: books_by_genre[genre] = [] # Always create empty list first books_by_genre[genre].append(title) The pattern appeared everywhere—check if a key exists, create a default value, then perform the actual operation. Margaret led him to a cabinet labeled "DefaultDict Archive"…  ( 8 min )

Navigating the AI Revolution: Coping with Job Stress and Uncertainty The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniably reshaping industries and the job market at an unprecedented pace. While AI promises increased efficiency and innovation, it also brings a significant wave of anxiety for many workers who fear job displacement. This concern is valid, and it's essential to address the stress and uncertainty that arise from these monumental shifts. It's natural to feel overwhelmed or stressed when facing such profound changes to one's career landscape. Understanding these emotions and developing coping mechanisms is crucial for navigating this transition with resilience and foresight. Stress related to AI often stems from several factors: Fear of Automation: The direct c…  ( 7 min )

This is a small addition to the article If you haven't read it, it's best to start with it; it will give you a better understanding of the background and how the concept of user interaction and AQ developed. Let's go with the classics: Need The primary need is to monitor the levels of CO2 and other harmful pollutants in the atmosphere around us. There are numerous verified studies online on how CO2 concentrations in the air we breathe affect the performance, health, and development of children. Quite often, poor health is associated with being in a poorly ventilated room. Of course, it's not just CO2; we'll try to monitor all key indicators: CO2, pm2.5, pm10, VOC, NOX, atmospheric pressure, humidity, and temperature. Of course, you can open a window wide or turn on the ventilation system …  ( 9 min )

🚀 Struggling with 500, 502, 503, or 504 errors? Here’s the ultimate guide to debugging HTTP gateway errors like a pro! 🔗 If you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, or site reliability engineer, chances are you’ve encountered cryptic errors like 500 Internal Server Error, 502 Bad Gateway, 503 Service Unavailable, or 504 Gateway Timeout. This blog dives deep into what these HTTP gateway errors mean, why they happen, and how to fix them. By the end, you’ll have a clear mental model to debug faster and explain these issues like an expert. 🚀 In modern web infrastructure, a gateway is a server that sits between the client (browser, mobile app, API consumer) and your backend services. It acts as a reverse proxy, load balancer, or API gateway to: Receive requests 🌍 Route them to the correct app…  ( 7 min )

just nuked 120+ unused npm deps from a huge Nx monorepo using Knip. shaved a whole minute off yarn install. wrote up the whole process, including how to avoid false positives. if you got npm bloat, this is for you cleaning house in nx monorepo, how i removed 120 unused deps safely  ( 6 min )

HTMX proved there’s demand for different approaches. It’s simple and clever, but limited. Control logic ends up distributed between HTML attributes and back-end handlers. There’s no reactive state to support complex UI flows, and your application isn’t truly “live” - it still needs client-side code for updates without user interaction. I took it to another dimension: centralized control in Go, flexible routing system, reactivity, and coordinated updates across the UI. The power of React, but without its confusion, npm baggage, and with some unique features. To show what this looks like in practice, let’s build a dynamic, reactive dashboard app — written entirely in Go. Along the way, you’ll see how each core piece of the framework fits together: from live HTML updates and event handling to…  ( 16 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (10/1/2025) On October 1, 2025, join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis for a free live audio Q&A where he’ll demo the mix techniques behind hit records and share decades of major-label experience. Whether you’re into the mix bus, music production, recording or career tips, Ken’s got you covered. Expect practical advice, real-time answers and awesome giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker. Don’t miss out—register at mixingnightaudio.com and tune in on TikTok (@mixingnightaudio) to catch the action! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair – Bambú Colombian rapper Penyair, hailing from Suba, Bogotá, delivers a meditative live take on his brand-new single “Bambú” for A COLORS SHOW—his follow-up to last year’s album “Filantropía.” A COLORS SHOW is all about minimal visuals and crystal-clear sound, offering a distraction-free stage where emerging artists can let their music truly stand out. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

La Lá, la cantautora, arreglista y productora peruana, se luce con una emotiva interpretación de “También te vi”, adelanto de su próximo álbum El Reino de Dios está entre los árboles, en la emblemática pared minimalista de A COLORS SHOW. Entre streams, playlists curadas y redes sociales, el video te invita a descubrir no solo la voz y el estilo único de La Lá, sino también la filosofía de COLORSxSTUDIOS: un espacio que pone a los artistas en primer plano, libre de distracciones. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson and his bandmates Evan Backer (drums) and Hazel Rigby (bass) hit the KEXP studio on August 4, 2025 to deliver a laid-back live rendition of “Texas Weather,” featuring Hanson on guitar, piano, and vocals. Jewel Loree hosts the session while Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts handle the audio, with Matt Ogaz mastering the final cut. Shot by a camera crew led by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht and edited by Holpainen, the performance is available on KEXP’s channel (and Rosali Music). Fans can unlock extra perks by joining the YouTube channel. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson and his bandmates Evan Backer (drums) and Hazel Rigby (bass) deliver a raw, soulful take on Lou Reed live in the KEXP studio on August 4, 2025. Hosted by Jewel Loree with audio captured by Julian Martlew, Jon Roberts, and mastered by Matt Ogaz, the session highlights Hanson’s guitar, piano, and vocals. Filmed by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht (with Holpainen also handling editing), the performance is available to stream at KEXP.org and RosaliMusic.com. Fans can hop over to the official YouTube channel for extra perks and behind-the-scenes access. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson – “Bad Miracles” (Live on KEXP) KEXP just dropped a simmering live-in-the-studio take on Cory Hanson’s “Bad Miracles,” recorded August 4, 2025. Hanson fronts the quartet on guitar, piano, and vocals, backed by Evan Backer’s punchy drums and Hazel Rigby’s groovy bass lines—no studio tricks, just raw, rowdy magic. Behind the scenes, host Jewel Loree keeps the vibes flowing while Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts nail the audio mix (mastered by Matt Ogaz). Cameras roll under Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht, with Scott putting it all together in the edit. Dive in at kexp.org or rosalimusic.com—and hit that YouTube join button for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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~9 min read This post shows how to wire up GitLab Feature Flags in a Next.js App Router app with a few practical goals: Keep Unleash secrets on the server (never in the browser) Cache smartly to keep cold starts fast and upstream traffic low Stay type‑safe end‑to‑end with Zod validation and generated flag names Official docs: GitLab Feature Flags: https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/operations/feature_flags/ Unleash for Next.js: https://docs.getunleash.io/feature-flag-tutorials/nextjs TL;DR Server-only Unleash + session-aware flags in Next.js App Router Live demo: https://demo.sebastian.omg.lol/gitlab-feature-flags Code: https://gitlab.com/Sebkasanzew/gitlab-feature-flags Table of contents Demo Overview Implementation Setup & Tooling Operate & Troubleshoot Run it locally Recap…  ( 13 min )

Escape the Pentatonic Trap in One Lesson Hop into today’s livestream as we break free from the pentatonic rut and explore the actual scales pros use to spice up your solos! Last chance—50% off The Scale Matrix ends tonight! Snag the 3.5+ hour deep dive covering 25+ scales and modes at early-access pricing before midnight ET: https://guitarscales.co Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Unpacking the 2025 Ryder Cup Europe reclaimed the Ryder Cup with a 15–13 win at Bethpage Black, rallying past a late-surging U.S. side amid some truly unruly fan moments. Dylan Dethier and Sean Zak dive into the pivotal “envelope” rule twist and the standout performances that ultimately swung the tide back in Europe’s favor. They also ponder what this result means for future Ryder Cups—could the envelope drama become a permanent game-changer? Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? What a day! Bryan Bros Golf got to tee off alongside the US Junior Champion and had a blast testing skills and chasing those birdies. Along the way they dropped links to their newsletter, Discord, Twitch and socials, plus tons of sweet gear deals—from Rhoback and LAB Putters to Bushnell lasers and Takomo clubs. Don’t forget to subscribe and snag those discount codes for your next round! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Feeling stuck on the range? Danny Maude’s lesson flips the script: ditch the overthinking, zero in on the right swing “conversation,” and suddenly your driver flies straighter, your irons strike cleaner, and you tap into effortless power. He breaks down how to stop slicing, swing more inside-out, and lock in the perfect impact position—all with simple drills and mindset tweaks you can hit the range with today. He also hooks you up with a detailed practice plan, bonus videos, and links to his community and free training. Behind the tips is Danny’s own journey from frustrated golfer to near-Open qualifier, blending neuroscience, motor learning, and psychology into step-by-step advice that really moves the needle—if you’re ready to put in the work. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I Tested GPU Time-Slicing With Real LLMs So You Don't Have To 🚀 🎯 TL;DR - The Numbers Don't Lie I spent a week testing NVIDIA time-slicing on AWS EKS with real LLM workloads (not toy examples). Here's what actually happens: ✅ Time-slicing overhead: Only ~1% (NVIDIA crushed this) ❌ Concurrent workloads: 50-100% performance degradation (physics can't be cheated) 💰 Cost savings: 50% reduction for sequential workloads 🎯 Best use: Dev/test environments, time-shifted workloads Bottom line: Time-slicing is brilliant for isolation, terrible for concurrent performance. 📦 Full code, configs, and test scripts: GitHub Repository Before we dive deep, here's your decoder ring: Term What It Means Why You Care Time-Slicing GPU virtualization creating multiple virtual GPUs from one…  ( 19 min )

In the era of digital transformation, CRM systems are evolving from simple customer data repositories into intelligent platforms capable of autonomously understanding, processing, and analyzing documents. Specialized artificial intelligence models play a central role in this process, transforming unstructured information into valuable business insights. IBM-granite/granite-docling-258M represents an innovative model specifically created for revolutionary document processing in enterprise environments. This 258-million parameter model is built on modern encoder-decoder architecture and demonstrates outstanding capabilities in four key areas: The model instantly identifies the type of any document—from commercial proposals and contracts to invoices and resumes. In a CRM context, this means a…  ( 8 min )

The Problem That Started It All If you’ve ever managed a growing dev team, you know the pain: pull requests flying in, CI/CD failures going unnoticed, and Slack notifications lost in the noise. That was me. Critical updates slipped through the cracks, and the “simple” idea of wiring GitHub to Slack started feeling like a full-time job. So I did what many of us do: spun up a VM, threw together a quick Flask app, and exposed it to the internet. And… it was a nightmare. On paper, it worked. In reality, it meant: Manual OS updates, firewall rules, and SSL setup A server that cost $50+ a month while sitting idle A single point of failure (if my VM went down, so did everything) Endless worry about security After months of baby-sitting this fragile setup, I pulled the plug. Fast forward to toda…  ( 7 min )

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Securing a PostgreSQL instance with SSL is essential for protecting your data, especially when deploying on cloud platforms like Hetzner. In this guide, we’ll set up PostgreSQL in Docker, configure SSL using Certbot certificates, and automate certificate renewal using a cron job to ensure minimal downtime for your database. Before proceeding, ensure you have: A Hetzner cloud server running a Linux distribution (e.g., Ubuntu). Docker and Docker Compose installed on your server. A domain name (e.g., db.example.com) pointing to your Hetzner server. Certbot installed for generating SSL certificates. To ensure your server is accessible and secure, you need to configure the Hetzner firewall to open the necessary inbound ports. Here’s what you need to allow: Port 80 (HTTP): Required for Certbot t…  ( 11 min )

Introduction In our first tutorial, we learnt the basics of web scraping. Now, let's dive deeper into BeautifulSoup's powerful features. find() vs find_all() Single vs Multiple Elements Product 1 View Product Product 2 View Product #find() - returns FIRST matching element first_product = soup.find('div', class_='product') print(first_product) #Output is the first div #find_all() - returns LIST of all matching elements all_products = soup.find_all('div', class_='product') print(all_products) # Output: [ ... , ... ] #Get the first h1 tag main_title = soup.…  ( 8 min )

For 5 days now and I am pleased. Although I can't afford the membership right now, I am happy to include it in my studies, as much of it as it allows. I don't want to compare any platforms because for one I am thankful and two, It beats websites that just offer written material without any interactive practice. That, to me has been huge source of help and comprehension along my journey. Right now I am doing the blocky programming course and it is fun and really puts in perspective how one would think as a programmer by letting your see the code interactively. Makes me want to go back into the Swift PLayground and finishing learning that too.  ( 6 min )

The 2 AM Hotel Booking Nightmare Picture this: It's 2 AM, you're frantically booking a hotel room for a business trip that got moved up by three days. You find the perfect room, book it, then realize six hours later that your flight got cancelled. If this sounds familiar, you've experienced the fundamental problem with traditional hotel booking systems: they treat complex, multi-step workflows as isolated transactions. But real life isn't transactional, it's conversational, contextual, and full of "what-ifs." This is the story of how I built an AI system that doesn't just book hotels, it thinks like a seasoned concierge who remembers your preferences, understands hotel policies, and can handle the messy reality of travel planning. Most hotel booking platforms treat you like you're orderi…  ( 16 min )

Artificial intelligence is transforming recruitment, promising faster, more objective hiring decisions. But as over half of US companies now use AI-based recruiting tools, a dark side has emerged: systematic bias that risks perpetuating workplace discrimination. The ethical implications are profound, making AI fairness in hiring one of the most urgent challenges of our digital era. Studies reveal the disturbing reality of AI bias in recruitment. One large-scale experiment analyzing 361,000 fictitious resumes found that leading AI models favored female candidates while disadvantaging Black male applicants—even when qualifications were identical. Bias in AI hiring systems affects hundreds of thousands of workers and shapes initial screening decisions across industries. The root causes are c…  ( 7 min )

Working with Meta webhooks (WhatsApp / Instagram / Facebook) is a different kind of challenge. The complexity isn’t just in processing the events, it’s in the setup across different platforms: Each platform plays by its own rules. It’s a perfect example of how backend work isn’t just writing APIs—it’s about orchestrating different requirements into one seamless flow.  ( 6 min )

If you’re used to setting up cron jobs on Linux to automate tasks, but want a simple, Python-native way to schedule jobs, the schedule library is an excellent alternative. It allows you to run Python functions periodically without relying on system-level cron. In this post, I’ll show you how to: Install and use the schedule library Write Python scripts that run tasks on a schedule Keep your jobs running continuously Understand when to use schedule instead of cron schedule Library? schedule is a lightweight Python package designed to run jobs periodically inside your Python program. Unlike cron, which is managed by your OS, schedule lets you embed scheduling logic directly in Python. This makes it ideal for cross-platform automation and when you want to keep everything in Python. Install …  ( 7 min )

Lots of legal firms are jumping onto the cloud these days to streamline how they work. With cloud tech, you can grab your files from anywhere, keep your data locked up tight, and work with clients without all the hassle. The flexibility and security the cloud brings can really help your legal practice run smoother—and honestly, it keeps you in the game. If you’re even a little curious about moving your law firm to the cloud, it helps to see how others are doing it and what you should look out for. You might use the cloud for case management, storing sensitive docs, or just collaborating with your team while you’re all over the place. But hey, you do have to think about things like picking the right software and making sure your data stays private. Knowing these basics makes it a lot easier…  ( 9 min )

PyWhatKit is a Python library designed to automate simple but useful daily tasks such as sending WhatsApp messages, playing YouTube videos, performing Google searches, and converting text to handwriting. One of its most popular features is WhatsApp automation, which allows sending scheduled messages, images, and even group messages directly through WhatsApp Web. It’s a beginner-friendly library but powerful enough to handle many automation needs. Installation: pip install pywhatkit Example usage: import pywhatkit # Send a WhatsApp Message to a Contact at 1:30 PM pywhatkit.sendwhatmsg("+910123456789", "Hi", 13, 30) # Send an Image to a Group with the Caption "Hello" pywhatkit.sendwhats_image("AB123CDEFGHijklmn", "Images/Hello.png", "Hello") # Send a WhatsApp Message to a Group instantly pywhatkit.sendwhatmsg_to_group_instantly("AB123CDEFGHijklmn", "Hey All!") # Play a Video on YouTube pywhatkit.playonyt("PyWhatKit") PyPI page: https://pypi.org/project/pywhatkit/ https://github.com/Ankit404butfound/PyWhatKit 3 Project Ideas: Build a WhatsApp reminder bot that sends scheduled messages to friends or groups. Create an automated WhatsApp announcement system for teams or communities. Develop a productivity tool that fetches search results and plays tutorial videos automatically.  ( 6 min )

The goal of any web app is to build interaction between the developers and their users. This is why inputs and outputs are important. This week, SoloLearn's Introduction to Python courses continue with module two by looking at inputs and outputs. You will be able to explain what inputs and outputs are. This is also where you will begin using inputs and outputs in your code. Inputs are the information users give to the computer. It is how computers talk to users. Some real-life examples are pressing a key on a keyboard, pressing a button, or a video captured from a camera connected to a computer. At Coding with Kids, students use inputs in their games to ask questions to start a game or program. For example, Level M students build a version of the hangman game called Snowman. In this game,…  ( 8 min )

When you need more than just the single shortest path—say, the top 3 shortest routes between two locations—Dijkstra alone isn't enough. That's where Yen's algorithm comes in. It builds on Dijkstra’s algorithm to find multiple shortest paths in a weighted graph. In this post, we'll: Explain Yen’s K Shortest Paths algorithm Implement it using networkx and Dijkstra Run an example to get multiple optimal routes No external packages beyond networkx required. Yen’s algorithm finds the K shortest loopless paths between a source and target node in a weighted graph. It: Starts with the shortest path (via Dijkstra) Iteratively finds deviations ("spur paths") from previous paths Ensures no cycles and avoids previously used subpaths Returns a list of the top k paths ranked by total weight This is help…  ( 7 min )

I've made an experiment to check if an AI agent is capable of creating a proper, ready-to-use solution from scratch. Join me in my new video where I: create instructions for a simple .NET project using an IDE-integrated OpenAI agent; review the generated code; refactor it to improve quality; After these steps, I'll share my thoughts on the big question that worries many developers.  ( 6 min )

The way smart security cameras process data—cloud, edge, or local—can make or break your security system’s performance, cost, and privacy. Each approach has its perks and trade-offs, so picking the right one is crucial. In cloud-based systems, cameras stream footage to remote servers for processing and storage. Platforms like AWS or Google Cloud offer massive computing power and advanced AI analytics for facial recognition, behavior tracking, and threat detection. Advantages: Massive scalability and processing power Automatic updates and professional maintenance Redundant storage for high availability Challenges: Latency can reach 100–500 milliseconds Continuous streaming consumes bandwidth Sensitive data is transmitted to third-party servers, raising privacy concerns …  ( 6 min )

When working with graphs in Python, two of the most popular libraries are igraph and networkx. Both offer a range of features for network analysis, including shortest path algorithms like Dijkstra's. But which one should you choose? This post walks through a hands-on comparison using Dijkstra’s algorithm, with insights on performance, ease of use, and real-world suitability. networkx is a pure Python library known for its simplicity and ease of use. It’s ideal for small to medium-sized graphs and educational purposes. igraph is written in C and optimized for performance. It’s great for large-scale networks where speed and memory efficiency matter. Let’s compare how both libraries handle Dijkstra’s algorithm. First, install both libraries: pip install networkx pip install igraph If you're …  ( 7 min )

Mixing Night – BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT with Ken Lewis on 10/1/2025 is a free monthly audio livestream where the 2× Grammy winner (114 gold & platinum records) breaks down his hit-making mix techniques, answers live Q&A on everything from the mix bus to career development, and hooks viewers up with gear giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix & Bettermaker. Catch the show on TikTok’s Mixing Night Audio channel, register at mixingnightaudio.com for AllComp, score the $49 GreenHAAS deal, book Ken’s SoundCheck mix critiques, browse merch, follow on Instagram, or dive into more resources at kenlewis.com and thatmos.com. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hi everyone 👋 I’m a 15-year-old developer, and I want to share the story of how I built The Hideout — a virtual hangout app where you can create rooms, chat, and chill with friends online. You can try it here: joinhideout.vercel.app Why I Built It Like most people, I spend a lot of time online with friends. But every platform felt like it came with friction: logins, downloads, complicated setups, or just being too “corporate” and not fun. I wanted something simple: a space where you could open a link, join a room instantly, and just talk, play, or relax together. No sign-ups. No headaches. Just vibes. That’s how The Hideout started. The Tech Stack For the web version, I used: React + Next.js for the frontend I went with Firebase because I wanted something that just worked out of the box. It was my first time using it, so I had to learn a lot about collections, documents, and real-time listeners — but it turned out to be a great fit. The Build Process The first version was extremely simple: just room creation and a basic chat box connected to Firestore. I launched it as soon as it worked because I wanted feedback early. After that, I kept adding features: Room invites via links Each update was basically me solving a problem I hit while using the app with my own friends. Challenges I Faced Firebase Learning Curve Keeping It Simple Being 15 What I Learned I’m working on the mobile app version now. It will include: Profiles + friend system Launch date is August 27, 2025 (I set deadlines so I stay motivated 😅). Final Thoughts Building The Hideout has been one of the most exciting projects I’ve worked on. As a 15-year-old, I sometimes feel like I have to “prove” that I can build something real, but this project showed me that anyone no matter their age, can create tools people enjoy. If you’re curious, you can try it here: joinhideout.vercel.app Thanks for reading 🙏 — Hito  ( 7 min )

Penyair Brings “Bambú” to the COLORS Stage Hailing from Suba, Bogotá, MC Penyair delivers a hypnotic, meditative take on his brand-new single “Bambú,” following the vibes of his latest album Filantropía. Stripped-back visuals and crisp audio let his distinctive flow and atmospheric beats shine without distraction. Don’t miss it—stream the show, catch the 24/7 COLORS livestream, or dive into their curated playlists. For more fresh sounds, follow COLORSxSTUDIOS on social and never miss the next breakthrough artist. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

La Lá – “También te vi” | A COLORS SHOW Peruvian singer-songwriter, arranger and producer La Lá delivers a soul-stirring take on her new single “También te vi,” lifted from her upcoming album El Reino de Dios está entre los árboles. Shot in COLORS’ signature minimalist style, the performance puts all eyes (and ears) on La Lá’s raw vocals, lush instrumentation and intimate stage presence. COLORSxSTUDIOS is all about showcasing fresh, boundary-pushing talent in a clear, distraction-free setting. If you’re vibing with La Lá’s sound, check out their 24/7 stream, curated playlists and social channels for more cutting-edge artists doing their thing. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

You can enjoy the original version of this article on my website, protsenko.dev. Hi! In this article, I’m sharing 29 collected Docker best practices to make your images better, more secure, and faster. These Docker Best Practices cover security, maintainability, and reproducibility. This guide is based on my experience creating the Docker Scanner IntelliJ IDEA plugin and almost all of the practices covered by the scanner. It also includes Kubernetes Security Scanner features. If this project or article has been helpful to you, please consider giving it a ⭐ on GitHub to help others discover it. 1 Always pin an image version When you do not specify a version tag, Docker uses the latest version by default. This practice makes builds unpredictable. You do not know which image version you wil…  ( 16 min )

If you’ve ever been asked: “Why isn’t the team’s velocity going up?” …you know how frustrating that conversation can be. Velocity gets treated like a scoreboard, when really it’s just one signal among many. After running 100+ sprints, here’s why I stopped obsessing over velocity — and what I measure instead in Zenhub. Velocity is just the total points completed in a sprint. But it says nothing about: The quality of the increment The amount of unplanned work handled Team morale or burnout Whether the work delivered was even valuable Chasing velocity creates pressure to inflate estimates or cherry-pick easy tickets. That’s not agility — that’s gaming the system. Here are 3 healthier metrics I track in Zenhub: Cycle Time How long does it take for an issue to go from “In Progress” to “Done”? Shorter cycle time = healthier flow. Work in Progress (WIP) How many issues are active at once? Too much WIP = context switching = slower delivery. Sprint Goal Completion Did we meet the outcome we set at Sprint Planning? Even if velocity was “low,” the sprint was valuable if the goal was hit. Wrapping Up 🎯 Velocity is a data point, not a target. If you want to really understand team health in Zenhub, look at cycle time, WIP, and sprint goal completion. 💡 I created a free Scrum Master Checklist that helps you keep retros, dailies, and sprint planning focused — so metrics actually reflect reality. 👉 Grab the Free Checklist  ( 6 min )

Goal: Use the Filestack CDN text_sentiment transform to score ticket text and convert those scores into a clear priority (P0–P4). The guide builds the UI block-by-block so each part is understandable and testable. A complete, ready-to-run index.html is provided at the end. A small client-side app that: Takes ticket text. Calls text_sentiment over the Filestack CDN (URL format shown below). Displays the raw JSON (Positive, Negative, Neutral, Mixed). Maps the scores to a support priority with configurable thresholds. Visualizes the scores in bars for a quick at-a-glance view. Security note: In production, sign policies server-side and avoid exposing secrets in the browser. This demo keeps everything in one file for clarity and fast iteration. Keep the structure below — matching …  ( 13 min )

When LeetCode Burnout Hits: A Realistic Guide to Getting Unstuck Alex Hunter ・ Sep 29 #programming #leetcode #ai #algorithms  ( 5 min )

🔹 What is it? Netflix uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to recommend movies and shows tailored for each user. Instead of showing the same homepage to everyone, Netflix personalizes content to keep users engaged. 🔹 How It Works (Step-by-Step) User Data Collection Netflix collects huge amounts of data such as: What you watch (movies, series, documentaries). How long you watch (do you finish or leave midway?). Actions (like, dislike, add to list, skip). Device type (phone, TV, laptop). Time of watching (weekend evenings vs weekdays). 2. Machine Learning Algorithms Netflix applies multiple AI models: Collaborative Filtering Finds users with similar tastes. Example: If you and another person both watched Money Heist and Narcos, and they also liked Breaking Bad, Netfl…  ( 6 min )

Hi All, As part of self learning golang I created a MITM proxy and I am curious if it is of interest ( and what to improve). You can find it here: https://github.com/MMNetworks/myproxy Thank you Markus  ( 6 min )

This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to install and run a PrestoDB Java Coordinator with a Prestissimo (C++) Worker using Docker. This setup uses Meta's high-performance Velox engine for worker-side query execution. We'll create a lightweight Presto cluster, run a test query with the built-in TPCH connector. Prestissimo is the C++ native implementation of the Presto Worker, designed as a drop-in replacement for the traditional Java worker. It is built using Velox, a high-performance open-source C++ database acceleration library created by Meta. The shift to a C++ execution engine is a major performance innovation for Presto, offering several significant advantages for data lake analytics: Massive Performance Boost: Prestissimo leverages native C++ execution, vectorization, and SIMD (Si…  ( 8 min )

Search data tells a story: “fuck leetcode” shows up again and again because many candidates feel stuck, frustrated, and burned out. Here’s a professional, practical guide to turning that feeling into a plan—without giving up on interviews or yourself. If you’ve prepped interviews for any length of time, you’ve seen it—or maybe you’ve typed it yourself. On Google, one of the frequently searched phrases around LeetCode is “fuck leetcode.” It’s raw, a little harsh, and also deeply human. Behind those two words lives a familiar cocktail of burnout, anxiety, and the sense that you’re running in place while everyone else is somehow sprinting. This post is a professional, profanity-free look at that feeling. We’ll name where the pain comes from, then build a practical path out—rooted in learning …  ( 12 min )

Goh is a blazing-fast, pre-compiled template engine for the Go language. 简体中文 | English Features Performance Benchmarks Installation Usage Syntax Pre-compiled template engine to boost runtime performance. Near-complete Go syntax compatibility. Zero dependencies. Automatic re-compilation on template file changes. Results obtained from github.com/slinso/goTemplateBenchmark. These are local test results using the same code as the Hero benchmark. BenchmarkComplexGoDirectBuffer and BenchmarkComplexGoStaticString write directly to a buffer and a static string, respectively, so they are not included in the ranking. Goh ranks first among complex template tests. goos: windows goarch: amd64 pkg: github.com/SlinSo/goTemplateBenchmark cpu: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10700 CPU @ 2.90GHz # Complex Template Be…  ( 9 min )

Introduction Groups in Microsoft Entra ID simplify how access is managed across applications, licenses, and resources. Instead of assigning permissions to individual users one by one, administrators can create groups, add users as members, and assign policies or licenses to the group. This makes administration more efficient, consistent, and scalable. In this walkthrough, you will explore beginner-level group management tasks such as creating groups, assigning members, configuring dynamic membership, and applying licenses. These are essential skills for managing identity and access at scale. This exercise should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Skilling Objectives By completing this exercise, you will learn how to: Create a Microsoft 365 group for collaboration. Create a Secu…  ( 7 min )

Building a Privacy-First Face Recognition System That Actually Works 🔍 How I created a face recognition system that processes locally and respects user privacy Most face recognition systems today have three major issues: Privacy concerns - your photos go to the cloud Black box algorithms - you can't see how they work Limited accuracy - especially on diverse datasets After working with computer vision for several years, I decided to build something different: a completely local, transparent, and highly accurate face recognition system. Meet the Advanced Face Recognition Search System - a comprehensive facial intelligence platform that: 🧠 Uses multi-model AI ensembles for 99%+ accuracy 🔒 Processes everything locally (GDPR compliant) ⚡ Handles thousands of images with optimized batch pro…  ( 10 min )

Many leaders believe their role is to generate ideas, launch initiatives, and keep the roadmap full. This creates an impression of productivity, but activity is not the same as progress. The best leadership is often about subtraction, not addition. Jack Dorsey once described the CEO role as an editorial function. Out of thousands of possibilities, the real task is to narrow the focus to the few that matter most. In today’s business environment, where opportunities expand at an unprecedented pace, particularly with generalized tools like AI, this framing is more important than ever. Editing vs. Adding Adding creates the appearance of momentum. New features, AI pilots, or projects provide stakeholders with something tangible to point to. But it also creates distraction and removes focus. …  ( 8 min )

Relational databases power everything from small web apps to enterprise-grade systems. At the heart of relational database design are Primary Keys and Foreign Keys. These concepts define how data is uniquely identified and how different tables connect to each other. Whether you are designing your first database or optimizing a production system, understanding these keys is essential. A Primary Key is a column or a group of columns in a database table that uniquely identifies each record in that table. • Uniqueness Every row must have a unique primary key value. Non Null Primary keys cannot contain NULL values. Single Definition Each table can have only one primary key but it may consist of multiple columns which is known as a composite key. Immutable The value of a primary key should rarel…  ( 8 min )

Hi 👋, these are some setup instructions for the app that lets store some notes for subjects 📚 in S3 as vectordb and query it with Strands. You may checkout the code here. First goto S3 >> Vector buckets, and create a vector bucket there and give it some name such as studynotes. Create an index there with dimension 1024, this is going to be the size of the embedding vector. Let's now clone the app and switch the directory. git clone https://github.com/networkandcode/studynotes.git cd studynotes So we now have the following for our .env file, add it here. AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID= AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY= AWS_DEFAULT_REGION="us-west-2" AWS_S3_VECTOR_BUCKET_NAME=studynotes AWS_S3_VECTOR_INDEX_NAME=books ⚡ Run the app with uv/reflex. uv run reflex run Creating virtual environment at: .venv App running at: http://localhost:3000/ Backend running at: http://0.0.0.0:8000 You can now access the app at http://localhost:3000/. A few screenshots below. Ok, so that's it for the post. This was done mainly to see how we can use S3 vector with python for RAG. The code related to S3 vector operations is in this file. The app may not be perfect yet, needs some improvement.  ( 6 min )

OpenGL: Catching up, Week 1 Hi my name is William de Try and I am a game dev student at Stockholm University, I have decided to learn OpenGL. My intention is to get comfortable with OpenGL enough to continue to learn Directx12. So I have actually already begun learning openGL and I have done a few pages on learnopengl.com. I will be covering the chapters I have done so far quickly and I will go more in depth next week with my chapter analysis. Anyways this is what I have learned so far. Hello Window - Textures This chapter was just about the basics of OpenGL, getting it to run and getting a simple window on the screen. OpenGL is just a specification which means you have to have something that points to all of OpenGL's functions and such, basically OpenGL knows what it can do and what it s…  ( 12 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis (114 Gold & Platinum credits!) for a free, live monthly livestream where he demos pro mixing techniques, spills career secrets from 30+ years in the major-label game, and tackles all your burning questions about mix buses, production, recording and more. Stick around for killer giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker, plus exclusive deals on gear like GreenHAAS. Subscribe to Mixing Night Audio, register at mixingnightaudio.com and follow @mixingnightaudio to catch every beat and tip! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, the Bogotá-born MC from Suba, makes a dazzling COLORS debut with a meditative live take on his new single “Bambú,” following the vibes of his latest album Filantropía. COLORS x STUDIOS keeps it minimal and mood-driven, offering 24/7 streams, curated playlists and a global stage that lets unique artists shine without distractions. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

KEXP’s vibrant in-studio session features Cory Hanson on guitar, piano, and vocals tearing through his new track “Bird on a Swing,” accompanied by Evan Backer (drums) and Hazel Rigby (bass). Hosted by Jewel Loree and recorded August 4, 2025, the performance captures Hanson’s off-kilter charm in a fresh live setting. Behind the scenes, audio engineers Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts kept the mix tight, while Matt Ogaz handled mastering. A crew of four camera operators (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht) and editor Scott Holpainen bring every angle to life. For more, visit KEXP.org or head over to Rosalí Music, and consider joining KEXP’s YouTube channel for extra perks. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson – “Texas Weather” Live on KEXP Catch Cory Hanson tearing into “Texas Weather” straight from the KEXP studio, recorded August 4, 2025. He’s on guitar, piano and vocals, backed by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass. Jewel Loree guides the session while Julian Martlew, Jon Roberts and Matt Ogaz handle the audio magic. Behind the scenes you’ve got Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen and Luke Knecht on cameras (with Scott also editing), and you can dive deeper at rosalimusic.com or kexp.org. Want more live goodness? Hit up the KEXP YouTube channel’s join link for exclusive perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

🎯 El Momento de la Verdad: Aplicar Todo lo Aprendido Después de una semana intensa explorando los fundamentos del Machine Learning, llegó el momento de la verdad: la tarea práctica. Es el momento donde la teoría se encuentra con la realidad, donde los conceptos abstractos se convierten en código ejecutable, y donde descubres si realmente entendiste lo que aprendiste. Sobre la Tarea de la Semana 1 La tarea oficial del Machine Learning Zoomcamp 2025 nos presenta un desafío práctico que cubre los fundamentos que exploramos durante la semana: Dataset: Car Fuel Efficiency 9,704 registros de automóviles con 11 características Datos del mundo real con valores faltantes y inconsistencias Variables: motor, cilindros, caballos de fuerza, peso, aceleración, año, origen, tipo de combustible, …  ( 13 min )

Cory Hanson, accompanied by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, delivers an intimate live rendition of “Lou Reed” at KEXP’s Seattle studio on August 4, 2025. Hosted by Jewel Loree, the session is audio-engineered by Julian Martlew & Jon Roberts, mastered by Matt Ogaz, and captured on camera by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht with editing by Scott Holpainen. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson Rocks KEXP with “Bad Miracles” KEXP invited singer-songwriter Cory Hanson into their studio on August 4, 2025, to deliver a raw, live rendition of his track “Bad Miracles.” Backed by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, Hanson switches between guitar and piano while pouring his heart into the vocals—host Jewel Loree keeps the conversation flowing. Behind the scenes, Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts handled audio engineering (with Matt Ogaz mastering), while a four-camera team led by Jim Beckmann captured every angle. Scott Holpainen took charge of editing, making sure this performance shines online via KEXP and Rosalí Music. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson Live on KEXP Seattle’s KEXP studio hosted Cory Hanson on August 4, 2025, for an intimate live set. He tore through four tracks—“Bird On A Swing,” “Lou Reed,” “Bad Miracles,” and “Texas Weather”—with Evan Backer on drums, Hazel Rigby on bass, and Hanson covering guitar, piano, and vocals. Jewel Loree kept the vibe flowing as host, while Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts handled audio engineering and Matt Ogaz wrapped it all up in mastering. On the visual side, Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht manned the cameras (with Holpainen also taking on editing duties). Catch the full performance on KEXP or swing by rosalimusic.com for more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village This snippet teases an exploration of protest anthems born in Manhattan’s famous Village and then plugs Century of Song, a deep dive into the last 100 years of essential music—available now at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon, and Indigo. As a bonus, you can stream Dancing Willow’s haunting demo of “The Foggy Dew.” Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hacktoberfest is nearly here again. It's the perfect time to make your first open source contribution or give some love to your favorite projects. Whether you're new to coding or have years of experience, there's always a way to help. I've put together a short list of repositories that are beginner friendly and fun to work on. I'd also love for you to share your own projects in the comments so others can discover them too. If you like Python, here are a few cool projects that welcome contributions: CV Improver API - Django based API for improving CVs Terminal Catacomb Crawler - A fun Python terminal game Tix CLI - A Python based terminal to-do app These are great for practicing your Python skills and building something useful at the same time. Want to dive into Go or developer tooling? Check these out: Diffium - A CLI tool that makes git diffs easier to understand. Super helpful if you work with AI coding agents. pg-wire-mock - A mock PostgreSQL server for learning and hacking. Both are great projects if you're into CLI tools and developer experience. For PHP and Laravel fans: Wave - A Laravel SaaS starter kit. You can help improve the docs, add translations, fix issues, or build plugins. This one has an active community and is great for anyone building web apps with Laravel. These projects are great if you're just getting started. You can help by fixing typos, improving docs, adding examples, or tackling beginner issues. Introduction to Git and GitHub Introduction to Bash Scripting Introduction to Docker Introduction to SQL 101 Linux Commands All of these have a lot of small contributions that can make a big difference for new learners. Hacktoberfest is all about collaboration and discovery. If you maintain a cool repo that people can contribute to, drop a link in the comments below. It doesn't have to be a big project. Even a small one with clear contribution guidelines can attract awesome contributors.  ( 7 min )

Introduction In research, we are often interested in understanding how one variable influences another. For example, does advertising spending increase sales? Does study time improve exam scores? These are straightforward cause-and-effect questions. Regression analysis has long been the tool researchers use to study such relationships. However, reality is rarely so simple. The strength or even the direction of these relationships often depends on a third factor. For instance, advertising may be more effective for luxury products than for necessities. Study time may benefit students with low prior knowledge more than advanced learners. This is where moderation analysis becomes essential. Moderation occurs when the relationship between an independent variable (predictor) and a dependent vari…  ( 11 min )

Positional Encoding - Sense of direction for Transformers Samyak Jain ・ Sep 28 #machinelearning #programming #ai #architecture  ( 5 min )

I told myself I was making a principled stand. Really, I was just scared of being visible. I spent two years not posting on social media while telling everyone – and myself – that it was because I had integrity. "I don't want to play those games," I'd say when someone suggested building a presence. "The growth hacks, the fake engagement, the constant posting – it's all manipulation." I sounded so principled. So above it all. What I actually meant was: "I'm terrified people will see my work and think it's mediocre." The manipulation tactics were a convenient excuse. Growth hacking felt gross, so I used that grossness to justify staying invisible. If the only way to succeed on social media was through tactics that felt wrong, then I could avoid the whole thing without admitting I was just sc…  ( 11 min )

I still remember one of our early product launches. Everything had gone smoothly in staging. The team had tested features for weeks, every button, every flow. Finally, deployment day arrived. We hit the button, leaned back with a sigh of relief… and then chaos. Emails that were supposed to work began failing. OTPs didn’t show up. Password reset links got lost somewhere. Users were flooding in with complaints, QA was panicking, and the team was staring at endless logs thinking, Seriously? An email flow is going to take down the whole launch? If you’ve ever been in that situation, you know the pain. On the surface, email testing feels like it should be simple. After all, how hard can it be to send and receive an email? But the moment you try to verify OTPs, track confirmation emails, or ensu…  ( 10 min )

The time files! I would nearly miss this month! Fortunatelly, I woke up before September ends and here is the new issue of my (roughly) monthly newsletter about Vue and Nuxt ecosystem. The last weeks were more quiet in our frontend waters. After some turbulent changes during summer, I am not aware of any really groundbreaking news to share. The most interesting thing that happened to me was PragVue 2025. We did it and managed to organize a decent Vue.js conference in Prague, Czechia! 12 foreign speakers and more than 65 attendees from many different countries gathered for a day to share the latest news, tips and tricks from the ecosystem. The preparations held me occupied and stressed quite a bit, but the result was totally worth it. I am already having the next year in mind. PragVue will…  ( 7 min )

Introduction: Why CRO Matters More Than Ever If you work in e-commerce, SaaS, or digital marketing, you’ve probably come across buzzwords like “Growth Hacking,” “CRO,” “Digital Optimization,” or “Conversion Intelligence.” These aren’t just passing fads—they represent a fundamental shift in how businesses measure online success. At its core, conversion rate optimization (CRO) is about answering one critical question: The math is simple but powerful. If your website gets 100,000 visitors per month and converts at 2%, you’ll earn 2,000 customers. Increase that rate to 4%, and suddenly, you’re doubling revenue without spending more on ads. That’s why WordStream reports that while the average landing page conversion rate sits at 2.35%, the top 10% of companies enjoy 11% or higher. Even a 1% upl…  ( 9 min )

Introduction In the part 4 of this article, we implemented our Custom Agent with Strands SDK and deployed it on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore Runtime. By default, the agents are stateless, so they don't remember the previous conversations. To change that, we can provide the agent with memory capabilities. For example, Strands offers two built-in session managers for persisting agent sessions: FileSessionManager: Stores sessions in the local filesystem S3SessionManager: Stores sessions in Amazon S3 buckets You can read more about this in the article Strands Session Management. In this article, we'll focus on another approach to provide our agent with the memory which is AgentCore Memory. We'll explain the concepts of the AgentCore memory and focus on the short-term memory in this and on the …  ( 12 min )

first time here, hoping to create change and mark existence for good.  ( 5 min )

****WHAT IS EXTRA ID it’s a backup or supplementary identifier that helps further confirm someone’s identity or connect their record in another system STEP BY STEP GUIDE OF CREATING A NEW USER IN ON EXTRA ID STEP 1 Open the Microsoft Entra admin center at https://entra.microsoft.com. STEP 2 Enter the requested information: STEP 3 GO THE PROPERTIES STEP 4 Invite an external user to your tenant https://entra.microsoft.com. Field Value STEP 5 Assign Role To a user https://entra.microsoft.com.  ( 7 min )

👋 Hello Everyone! I’m excited to share my first post here on dev.to. 🧑‍💻 Who Am I? I’m Ines, a Software Engineer with a background in UI/UX design. software engineering, cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and the growing role of AI in shaping modern systems. My experience spans topics like: Building cloud-based applications Working with DevOps workflows for deployment and scalability Exploring AI tools that make development smarter and more efficient I’m passionate about solving problems and sharing knowledge — I believe writing and open discussions are some of the best ways to grow as an engineer. 🚀 What I’m Working On Right now, I’m focusing on exploring: AI in software engineering — from practical integrations to workflow automation Cloud & DevOps practices — how teams can build and scale reliable systems The connection between design and engineering — ensuring that even highly technical tools remain human-friendly I enjoy learning by building real projects and documenting that journey. 🎯 Why I’m Here I joined dev.to because I believe in learning in public. I plan to write about: Practical guides on Cloud and DevOps workflows Reflections on engineering challenges in real projects AI in the developer’s toolkit Thoughts on career growth and continuous learning in tech 🤝 Let’s Connect I’m always excited to exchange ideas — whether you’re building in AI, working with cloud platforms, or just exploring your first steps into DevOps. Thanks for reading my first post here. I’m looking forward to learning from this community, sharing what I know, and growing together as engineers.  ( 7 min )

HacktoberFest begins Wednesday. Are you ready to help open source projects? You need to have six open source PR accepted to complete the challenge. As PRs are accepted you can customize a holopin avatar. What are you building? What are you working on this week? Are you attending any events this week? Continue Job Search. Network, Send emails. Need to set up some meetings. Project work. Submit 2 HacktoberFest PRs. Content for side project. Work on my own project. Reset Content & Project Calendar for the month. Blog. Events. Wednesday * Hacktoberfest Kickoff! Thursday * Virtual Coffee Run a goal setting thread on Virtual Coffee(VC) Slack. Virtual Coffee * Hacktoberfest 🚧 Continue Job Search. Network, Send emails. Need to set up some meetings. Project work. ✅ Content for side project. waiting for email response. ✅ Work on my own project. ✅ Use Content & Project Dry erase calendar. Blog. Events. Tuesday * Dads in Tech * Cancelled. ✅ Thursday and Friday * Commit Your Code in person, Plano Texas, and Virtual * Great talks. I need too blog on the takeaways. ✅Thursday CodeWord 2025 Online * Overlapped with Commit Your Code but I caught a couple great talks here as well. ✅ Run a goal setting thread on Virtual Coffee(VC) Slack. ✅ Virtual Coffee * This is Preptember we're getting repos ready for Hacktoberfest What are you building? What are you working on? Are you attending any events this week? Cover image is my LEGO photography. Stitch with fours arms. He's holding a laptop, phone, cookie, and a mug. He's next to a desk with a CRT monitor and keyboard. -$JarvisScript git commit -m "edition 146"  ( 16 min )

TL;DR (quick summary) Raw microbenchmark results (TechEmpower Web Framework Benchmarks) repeatedly show compiled-oriented stacks (Go, Rust, high-tuned Java/.NET) delivering orders of magnitude higher requests/sec than typical PHP frameworks (Laravel, Symfony) in best-case, in-memory tests. This often looks like 10–30× or more advantage for the fastest Go/Rust/Java frameworks on simple JSON/hello-world tests. PHP has closed the gap significantly with PHP 7/8 (OPcache, JIT, optimization) — real PHP app throughput improved materially (and PHP 8.3 produced measurable additional gains), but the language/runtime and typical framework patterns still favor developer productivity over raw throughput. Expect tens of percent improvement from version upgrades, not orders-of-magnitude parity in m…  ( 9 min )

AWS released Merged APIs for AppSync in mid-2023. The Merged API acts as a unified endpoint over disparate AppSync Source APIs. This works well with a microservice architecture, as each source API can live near its resource service. I’ve written about AppSync Merged APIs in the past and have included links to those articles in the references section, below. The Merged API works by directly loading the schema and resolvers of its Source APIs. It differs from tools like Apollo Federation in that it eliminates an additional network hop. The AppSync Merged API invokes the source resolver directly; it doesn’t make an extra wire call to your Source API. How AppSync does this is not widely publicized and can lead to some inefficiencies in your AppSync architecture. I’ve experienced these ineffici…  ( 8 min )

Query Optimization Techniques: Supercharge Your SQL Performance Slow SQL queries can cripple your application's performance, leading to frustrated users and wasted resources. But fear not! This article dives into practical techniques to optimize your SQL queries, turning sluggish performance into lightning-fast results. We'll move beyond basic indexing and explore more advanced strategies to significantly improve your database efficiency. Before diving into optimization techniques, it's crucial to identify the source of the problem. Tools like database profilers (available in most database systems) can pinpoint slow-running queries. Analyzing the EXPLAIN PLAN output (or equivalent in your database system) offers invaluable insights into query execution plans, highlighting areas for …  ( 8 min )

Game Theory dives headfirst into just how much damage Donkey Kong’s signature punch can dish out—especially now that he’s flexing his muscles in the new Donkey Kong Bananza. MatPat and the crew run the numbers on DK’s world-shattering smack in both Smash and Bananza to reveal the jaw-dropping physics behind that epic uppercut. Big shout-outs to today’s sponsors: grab 25% off your first Boot.Dev payment with code THEGAMETHEORISTS, rock the fresh Theorywear merch at Theoryverse, and score a 30-day free trial of royalty-free tunes from Epidemic Sound. Credits to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, and sound designer Yosi Berman! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Get ready to hang with 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis, who’s got 30+ years in the major‐label game and credits on 114 Gold & Platinum records. On October 1, he’s hosting a free “Back to School Night” livestream where he’ll dish out his secret sauce—live mix demos, real-time tips on the mix bus, production tricks, recording hacks and straight‐up career advice. Plus, if you tune in live you could snag awesome giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker. Don’t miss your chance—subscribe on TikTok, sign up on the Mixing Night Audio site, and grab extra goodies like Allcomp, GreenHAAS, merch and more. See you there! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, the Bogotá-born wordsmith, just blessed the COLORS stage with a calm, meditative performance of his brand-new single “Bambú,” hot on the heels of his latest album Filantropía. Hailing from Suba, his laid-back flow and soulful vibes shine in that signature, stripped-back COLORS setting. True to form, COLORSxSTUDIOS uses its minimalist magic to let Penyair’s lyrical prowess steal the spotlight—no flashy distractions, just pure talent. If you’re into discovering fresh, off-the-beaten-path artists, this one’s a must-watch. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson – “Bird On A Swing” (Live on KEXP) Cory Hanson swings into the KEXP studio for a laid-back live rendition of “Bird On A Swing,” recorded August 4, 2025. Backed by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, Hanson handles guitar, piano and vocals while host Jewel Loree keeps things rolling. Behind the scenes, engineers Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts nail the audio with mastering by Matt Ogaz, and a crack team of camera operators and editor Scott Holpainen capture every moment. Check it out on KEXP or Rosalí Music’s channels! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson brings the heat with a live studio cut of “Texas Weather” at KEXP, recorded August 4, 2025. Backed by Evan Backer on drums and Hazel Rigby on bass, Cory handles guitar, piano, and vocals while host Jewel Loree keeps the vibe flowing. Audio engineering by Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts, plus mastering from Matt Ogaz, ensures every note shines. The session was shot by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht, with Holpainen on the edit suite. Dive deeper at rosalimusic.com or catch the full video on KEXP’s channels. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Cory Hanson – “Lou Reed” Live on KEXP On August 4, 2025, Cory Hanson stormed the KEXP studio with a stripped-down, heartfelt take on “Lou Reed,” backed by Evan Backer’s punchy drums and Hazel Rigby’s groovy bass. Host Jewel Loree steered the session, capturing Hanson’s guitar, piano and vocals in all their raw glory. Behind the scenes, Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts handled audio engineering, Matt Ogaz took care of mastering, and a camera crew led by Jim Beckmann (with Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht) brought it all to life. Editor Scott Holpainen polished the final cut—check out more at rosalimusic.com and kexp.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

When you're working on complex projects with goose, you'll often need to break work into multiple tasks and run them with AI agents. Goose gives you two powerful ways to do this: subagents and subrecipes. Both can run multiple AI instances in parallel, but they work differently. Picking which one to use can be confusing, so we're going to guide you to a decision. I've been using both approaches, and the choice between them depends on what you're trying to accomplish. Let me break down when to use each method and show you real examples. Subagents are temporary AI instances that you create with natural language in your prompt and tend to be one-off tasks and then disappear. Subrecipes are pre-written files full of instructions that define reusable workflows you can run repeatedly with custo…  ( 9 min )

Cory Hanson tore into “Bad Miracles” live in the KEXP studio on August 4, 2025, laying down guitar, piano, and vocals alongside Evan Backer’s drums and Hazel Rigby’s bass. Host Jewel Loree guided us through the session while audio engineers Julian Martlew and Jon Roberts captured every detail, polished by mastering wizard Matt Ogaz. Behind the scenes, Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, and Luke Knecht manned the cameras, with Holpainen piecing it all together in the edit. Catch the full performance at KEXP.org or rosalimusic.com—and don’t forget to join the KEXP YouTube channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village This post is a teaser for some seriously awesome folk history—“The War Songs of Greenwich Village” promises a deep dive into the storytelling anthems that rose up in the Village. Think protest, heartbreak and hard-won hope set to acoustic guitars and tin whistles. Hungry for more? Grab Noah Lefevre’s Century of Song from Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon or Indigo to keep the vibes rolling—and while you’re at it, spin Dancing Willow’s take on “The Foggy Dew” for a taste of Village-style rebellion. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Hey everyone, Let's talk about our primary tool: the code editor. A fresh install of VS Code is great, but if you're serious about Laravel development, you're leaving a ton of productivity on the table without the right extensions. The right setup can automate the boring stuff, catch errors, and make your entire workflow feel smoother. After years of tweaking my own environment, I've narrowed it down to a core set of tools that I use on every single project. These are the extensions that genuinely make a difference in my day-to-day. Here is my definitive list of the 10 must-have VS Code extensions for any Laravel developer in 2025. Laravel - The Official Extension Laravel Blade Snippets Laravel Extra Intellisense Laravel Goto View PHP Intelephense Laravel Pint PHP Debug REST…  ( 9 min )

In this guide, you’ll build a monitoring workflow using FastAPI (Python) for checks, n8n as the orchestration/automation, and Telegram for immediate alerts. Here's what you'll build A Python microservice (FastAPI) that performs endpoint checks /check and exposes /health. n8n workflow that calls the Python service on a schedule, filters results, and sends well-formatted Telegram alerts. Docker Compose deployment; everything runs in containers on the same network. Prerequisites & Tools Python (version python:3.10-slim) Docker & Docker Compose n8n (self-hosted) Telegram Bot / Chat ID Basic knowledge of HTTP, JSON N8N is a no-code workflow automation tool that allows you to connect to different apps and services easily. With n8n, you can connect different apps using nodes that represent a spe…  ( 10 min )

Before we had the Internet, there was Usenet. Usenet offered email, newsgroups, and the ability to share media and projects over any distance. Aside from the odd hacker and hobbyist, its members had access through university or corporate accounts. Usenet's indelible and exclusive culture created a stable and structured social environment... except for September. Every fall would bring a flood of new and eager students logging in with their university accounts. This would cause ripples in the culture, but they would eventually settle. New netizens would either conform to social norms or abandon the field outright. Meanwhile, a little company called AOL decided to open the floodgates. They offered a subscription-based service (with free trial) to let the public try out Usenet. Suddenly, anyo…  ( 8 min )

Every developer has felt this pain: Web app builders are fast, but they lock into a closed platform. AI code tools generate output, but it’s often messy and unscalable. Meku changes that. Meku.dev is the AI Web App & Website Builder designed for developers. From landing pages to full dashboards and scalable apps, Meku helps you build faster with free custom domains, SSL, and complete code ownership. Meku is an AI web app builder that turns prompts into production-ready React + Tailwind CSS applications. Unlike traditional builders, it’s not limited to static sites. With Meku you can build: Web apps like dashboards, authentication systems, and eCommerce stores. Websites like landing pages, portfolios, and marketing sites. Whether you’re prototyping fast or scaling a real …  ( 8 min )

‎ ‎ ‎How to Turn Your Everyday Challenges Into Powerful, Engaging Content ‎ ‎💡 Imagine this: You’re debugging a stubborn error that keeps breaking your code. Hours go by, and finally, you find the fix. Most developers would celebrate and move on. But what if that very moment — your struggle, your thought process, and your solution — could become a high-value blog post that showcases not just the answer, but your ability to think critically and solve problems? ‎ ‎That’s the difference between writing a blog post that readers skim… and one that builds your authority, gets shared, and positions you as a trusted voice in tech. ‎ ‎In this post, I’ll share actionable tips on how to write blog posts that don’t just dump solutions but demonstrate your problem-solving skills — making your content …  ( 8 min )

Hey dev community! 👋 Last year, I was building an automotive marketplace and ended up juggling a ridiculous number of APIs: VIN decoder for specs License plate lookup service Stolen vehicle database European inspection records (MOT/TÜV) Vehicle valuation service Photo CDN provider Payment calculator API Mileage verification service Multiple listing aggregators Each had different auth methods, response formats, rate limits, and pricing models. I was spending more time managing integrations than building features. We've consolidated everything into a single API: Vehicle Identification & Specs VIN Decode - Full specifications, history, technical details Plate to VIN - Convert any license plate to VIN Verification & Safety Stolen Vehicle Check - Real-time database lookups Vehicle Inspection -…  ( 9 min )

The FTSE 100, often referred to as the “Footsie,” represents the 100 largest companies listed on the London Stock Exchange by market capitalization. It serves as the primary indicator of the overall performance of UK equities, reflecting not only the domestic economy but also global market trends. Investors and traders around the world look at the FTSE 100 as a barometer for confidence in the UK economy, as it is heavily influenced by international trade, commodities, and financial services. Understanding how the FTSE 100 Today Live index is moving provides valuable insight for traders, long-term investors, and policymakers alike. Daily fluctuations often mirror broader economic sentiment, whether it’s optimism about growth or caution due to geopolitical or financial uncertainty. What the …  ( 9 min )

So I love memes and wanted to see how different AIs handle a super simple prompt: create a meme about good prompts vs bad prompts. ChatGPT: GROK: Results? ChatGPT is the clear winner here. Grok... completely fucked up :( Prompt generated by https://scribeprompt.com Here's the prompt I used 👇 You are an expert comic artist and visual storyteller with extensive experience in webcomics, editorial illustration, and digital art. You specialize in minimalist art styles and creating humorous observational comics about technology and modern life. This comic will illustrate the common experience of AI users discovering that detailed prompting leads to better results, highlighting the ironic relationship between effort invested in prompt crafting and output quality. Th…  ( 7 min )

In modern enterprise software, a Data Access Layer (DAL) is more than a simple database connector. It’s a critical component that ensures data integrity and security, acting as a proactive guardian against common software defects and security vulnerabilities. When these responsibilities are left to business logic, inconsistencies and issues are inevitable. This is a shortened version of a more detailed article on our blog. We explore how to design and implement an enterprise-level DAL using Linq2Db. The goal is to embed core concerns directly within the data layer itself, ensuring their consistent application without manual enforcement. Enterprise applications handle a continuous stream of data, and without a centralized enforcement mechanism, data consistency can be fragile. Relying on bu…  ( 7 min )

Customer support platforms are no longer just a business function — they’re a technical playground for developers to create smarter, scalable, and more personalised user experiences. While Zendesk provides a solid foundation, its real strength comes out when developers customise it with code, themes, and integrations to fit the needs of modern businesses. It’s easy to think of customer support as “not my department,” but in reality, support systems impact: User retention: A smooth support journey reduces churn. System efficiency: Well-structured workflows lower server load and repetitive queries. Scalability: Clean customisation makes it easier to add new features later without breaking existing ones. For developers, customising Zendesk isn’t just design work — it’s about buildi…  ( 7 min )

By Malik Abualzait When teams first try MCP, they often pack every capability into a single server: files, fetch, vector, SaaS. It works—until it doesn’t. A single permission error can expose too much. A small change can require a risky redeploy. Logs become a haystack. Micro‑MCP asks a different question: what if each capability were a tiny server, and a thin gateway did the stitching—discovery, routing, policy, and audit? This post explains that gateway: how it names things, how it routes, and how it decides what’s allowed. Is: an MCP‑aware aggregator in front of many single‑purpose MCP services. Is not: a mega‑service that re‑implements your capabilities, nor a generic HTTP API gateway that ignores MCP semantics. It speaks MCP‑style JSON‑RPC to the client, “fans in” capability catalogs,…  ( 8 min )

I'm a developer focused on creating practical, user-focused web applications. Here's a look at two of my recent projects: A full e-commerce platform serving the construction industry, featuring tools and equipment from leading brands. The platform is built with scalability and user experience in mind. Live Demo: contractor-hq.vercel.app Tech Stack: Next.js, React.js, MongoDB, Mongoose, TailwindCSS, Auth.js A responsive movie discovery and shopping platform that demonstrates strong frontend fundamentals. Features include real-time search, dynamic content loading, and cart functionality. Live Demo: erjonhashani.github.io/MyMovieShop Tech Stack: Vanilla JavaScript, HTML5, Tailwind CSS I specialize in building complete web applications with attention to both technical execution and user experience. My projects demonstrate proficiency across modern web technologies and a focus on delivering functional, maintainable solutions. PS: I implemented a full auth system. Users can log in, log out, reset passwords, and experience the full five stages of grief when they get 'Invalid Credentials' for the tenth time. GitHub: github.com/ErjonHashani LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erjon-hashani/ I'm currently exploring new opportunities where I can contribute to meaningful projects and continue growing as a developer. Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect or discuss potential collaborations! P.S. This post was thoroughly tested. (It was not.)  ( 6 min )

Meme Monday! Today's cover image comes from last week's thread. DEV is an inclusive space! Humor in poor taste will be downvoted by mods. Reminder: Every day is Meme Monday on DUMB DEV ✨ DUMB DEV Community Memes and software development shitposting dumb.dev.to  ( 6 min )

Coding isn’t always glamorous. So why do I keep going? Why not just give up when it gets hard? For me, it comes down to a few things: 1. The thrill of the “aha!” moment There’s nothing quite like it. 2. The joy of creation Every project, no matter how small, is a chance to bring something new into the world. A simple script that automates a task. A blog site for a client. A portfolio that reflects who I am. Watching ideas turn into reality through lines of code is a satisfaction that keeps pulling me back. 3. Growth through struggle Here’s a lesson coding taught me: frustration isn’t the end, it’s the process. 4. Persistence over passion We always hear “follow your passion.” But the truth is, some days passion isn’t enough. Some days, coding feels heavy. On those days, it’s persistence that saves me. Choosing to show up, even when I don’t feel like it. Choosing to learn, even when I feel stuck. That consistency builds resilience — and resilience is what creates long-term growth. Coding isn’t always easy. But it’s worth it. 👉 Now I’ll ask you: *What keeps you going when the code fights back?  ( 7 min )

Imagine your team is building an app for digital payments. But developers are adding new feature constantly One wants to add UPI QR payments, One other person wants to improve the transaction history page, Someone else is fixing a critical login bug. If everybody edits the same branch (master) at the same time, it’s very likely that the app will break! This is why Git branches are so important. A branch in Git is basically a parallel timeline of your project. By default, you have one branch when you initialize a repo and it’s called master. A branch is just a pointer to the latest commit. You can create new branches to safely experiment or develop features without touching master. Think of master as your production app (the one customers use), and new branches are playgrounds where develop…  ( 10 min )

Frank — Senior Electronics Engineer, USA Designers commonly select MCPCBs for LED lighting, power supplies, motor drives, and automotive power electronics where junction temperature directly affects lifetime and performance. Selecting a suitable metal-core PCB manufacturer means matching material choice, core thickness, dielectric thermal conductivity, and fabrication tolerances to the application. It also requires verifying the vendor’s experience with metal-to-copper bonding, insulated metal substrate (IMS) processes, thermal vias, and surface finishes compatible with soldering and conformal coatings. A metal-core PCB (MCPCB) replaces — or adds to — the conventional FR-4 core with a continuous metal layer (commonly aluminum or copper), separated from the copper circuits by a thermally c…  ( 9 min )

In today's fast-paced digital world, software powers everything from the apps on our phones to the cloud systems running global businesses. But behind the scenes, there's a complex web called the software supply chain—the process of sourcing, building, and delivering software components. Traditionally, we've focused on securing this chain during application development and deployment. However, as technology evolves, risks are creeping into unexpected places, like the tools developers use every day and even the software on our personal devices. This article aims to shed light on how the software supply chain has expanded far beyond just building and shipping apps. We'll break it down in simple terms for non-technical leaders, project managers (PMs), and engineers who might not deal with pac…  ( 11 min )

Imagine you just completed building a mobile app for your business or client. The UI is smooth, the features work perfectly, and users are downloading your app at an incredible rate. But then you notice that 70% of users who add items to their cart never complete the purchase. While you focused on perfecting the core features, your checkout might be missing the payment methods your users actually prefer. The solution to this problem is to make sure your checkout supports a variety of payment options, including digital wallet payments like Google Pay and Apple Pay. In this guide, we'll walk you through integrating Apple Pay and Google Pay with Flutterwave, show you the code that makes it work, and talk about how adding digital wallet payment could be the difference between users who browse …  ( 10 min )

🍳 Preprocesamiento: Donde la Magia Realmente Sucede Imagina que eres un chef estrella. Tienes ingredientes increíbles, pero antes de crear un platillo exquisito, necesitas: Lavar y cortar las verduras Marinar la carne Medir las especias Preparar todos los utensilios En Machine Learning, el preprocesamiento es exactamente eso: preparar tus datos para que los algoritmos puedan cocinar los mejores modelos. Los datos en bruto raramente están listos para ser usados directamente. Necesitan ser limpiados, transformados y preparados. ¿Por qué el Preprocesamiento es Crítico? 1. Los algoritmos son exigentes # ❌ Esto fallará from sklearn.linear_model import LinearRegression # Datos con valores faltantes y strings X = [[1, None, "alto"], [2, 5.5, "bajo"]] y = [100, 200] modelo = L…  ( 12 min )

Introduction (The Hook) As a developer who also works in SEO, I often found myself manually checking rankings and technical stats—a huge time sink. So, I built a simple Python script to automate the boring parts and free me up for the actual analysis. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to build a script that automatically pulls critical SEO data, giving you a custom dashboard of your site's health. Let's bridge the gap between code and SEO. What We're Building: The SEO Data Fetcher Google Search Console-style data (Approximate rankings & clicks via SerpApi). Core Web Vitals (The performance metrics Google actually uses for ranking). Basic Backlink Count (To monitor your site's authority). Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of Python. A free SerpApi account (they have a generous free tier). Th…  ( 8 min )

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms are no longer just databases for leads and deals. With the rise of AI agents, CRMs are turning into dynamic hubs that automate communication, scoring, and follow-ups — reducing human effort and speeding up sales pipelines. This article compares three major CRM environments — Pipedrive, HubSpot, and Airtable — and how AI agents can integrate with them to drive real business outcomes. The goal: help technical teams and solution architects decide which platform aligns best with their automation and AI roadmap. Why CRMs Need AI Agents Traditional CRM adoption often fails because teams don’t update records consistently. AI agents fix this problem by becoming “always-on assistants” that connect directly to the CRM, monitor changes, and take acti…  ( 13 min )

My motivation for completing Frontend Mentor's Contact form challenge was to test-drive my field and form packages. I also recently started using and enjoying Astro so I wanted to explore what it would be like to use it as my frontend workshop environment. I even ended up experimenting with Makefiles, Nushell, and Nix flakes within this project. Overall, I learned a lot and gained some new skills. In this post I'm sharing the highlights of my experience. How I built the form I followed the typical process I've used for all my Elm web applications. In general, I build the UI first using just HTML/CSS, then I translate the UI to elm/html, then I implement the business logic, and finally I combine the UI and business logic. For this project, here's the specific steps I followed…  ( 13 min )

Intro If you want to fully understand Java classes, objects, and linked list references, this blog is for you. I used to be confused about when to use new and how references work. Let’s clear it using the box analogy. new keyword Node n = new Node(10); Right side (new Node(10)) → creates a new box (object) in memory with data=10 and next=null Left side (n) → a reference variable storing the box’s address Analogy: n holds the address of a box with 10 inside. [ data=10 | next=null ] ] <-- box1 ^ ^ | | head temp \ [ data=30 | next=null ] <-- box2 Linked List: head → 20 → 30 → null Use new → When you want a new object/box Do not use new → When you want to point to an existing object/box Tricky Example Node temp = head; temp = new Node(50); temp now points to a new box head still points to the old box Conclusion new = create new box No new = copy existing box’s address Linked list traversal uses references, insertion uses new TL;DR Understanding Java references and new keyword is just about knowing the difference between a box’s content and its address. new = create fresh box Reference = point to existing box  ( 7 min )

Hey folks! “Lately I feel like gravity got stronger — or maybe I’m just gaining weight 😂” @nyaomaru, a frontend engineer! In my previous article, I gave a quick overview of Feature-Sliced Design (FSD). This time, I’ll walk through how I applied FSD to a Remix app and built a portfolio site with an AI-powered terminal UI using LangChain. 👉 Live site: https://portfolio-nyaomaru.vercel.app/ 👉 Sample repo: https://github.com/nyaomaru/nyaomaru-portfolio-sample Let’s dive in!   🎬 Requirements So… what kind of portfolio site should we build? Of course, you can go with whatever style you like. Why? Because when I was using Claude recently, I realized: Getting answers in a “terminal-like UI” feels special. But just a static terminal would be boring, so I wanted to let AI handle respo…  ( 8 min )

When you start prepping a launch on Product Hunt, you may read here and there stories, how-tos, step-by-step guides, and playbooks. This is another, different story. I had the opportunity to work with the team at Kilo Code 1 on their launch. We ranked #1 Product of the Day and #1 OSS Product of the Week although we didn't apply most of the pro tips you may read on the Internet. You don't need a 4-week plan You don't need to launch on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday You don't need to cold outreach people The focus at Kilo Code is on speed. 2 We started working on the topic 5 days before the launch. 5 days. We posted a thread in /p/kilocode 3 and hosted a X Space. 4 According to hunted.space, 5 Product Hunt has the highest traffic/visibility on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We launched Kilo Code on a Sunday. Why? Because of the target audience. Kilo Code is targeting developers, and many of them are developers in and out of work, with hobby projects to experiment with a new language, framework, or tool. We didn't send any direct messages. We did post and repost on existing channels: Discord: 8,146 members Twitter/X: 6,578 followers LinkedIn: 1,095 followers When launching Kilo Code on Product Hunt, we didn't check the lists you may find here and there. We didn't plan 4 weeks in advance. We didn't launch on a weekday or send direct messages. We kept it simple. Results? 610 upvotes 216 comments #1 Product of the Day #7 Product of the Week #1 OSS Product of the Week, #2 DevTool of the Week You may wonder what my #1 lesson learned from this launch is. Here's the secret: Keep it simple, and enjoy your launch day. Kilo Code is currently #2 OSS Product of the Month. Upvote on Product Hunt Kilo Code on Product Hunt ↩ Speedrunning an open-source AI project ↩ Launching Kilo Code on Product Hunt ↩ Launching Kilo Code on X ↩ hunted.space ↩  ( 7 min )

The Bus Factor Analyzer takes a deliberately minimalist approach to dependencies. With only five carefully selected packages, this tool tries to build build robust software without dragging in half the NPM ecosystem. Not wanting to get regular pings about broken dependencies is a desire I picked up when releasing way more to NPM than I do today. Keep in mind: The tool is experimental, not meant for production use has no educational purpose beyond the dependencies here. It is something I needed, so I created it. The Shai-Hulud worm (that supply chain attack I wrote about) showed us how vulnerabilities propagate through interconnected dependencies. Each package you add isn't just code—it's trust. Trust in maintainers you've never met, in their security practices, and in their own dependency…  ( 8 min )

🚀 Introducing Code-Tree.dev — My New Side Project! Pedro Carmo ・ Sep 21 #programming #webdev #php #laravel  ( 6 min )

The Problem: Quizzes are Fun, Making Them is Not Let’s be real, creating quizzes in Google Forms is fine the first time. But after we’ve clicked that purple “+” button a hundred times, added multiple choice answers manually, and squinted at points for each question, the fun evaporates very soon. Teachers, trainers, even techies - we all love quizzes. But nobody loves repetitive data entry. So, why not automate the Google Sheets to do the boring stuff? The concept is simple: Write the quiz questions in a Google Sheet. Click a shiny new menu option called Form Builder. Watch as a fully published Google Forms Quiz appears - sections, points, correct answers, everything. So simple, that’s right! ✨ This project builds on: Google Sheets (where the questions live) Google Apps Script (the automa…  ( 7 min )

Beneath the surface of the world's oceans, where marine ecosystems face unprecedented pressures from climate change and human activity, a revolution in scientific communication is taking shape. MIT Sea Grant's LOBSTgER project represents something unprecedented: the marriage of generative artificial intelligence with underwater photography to reveal hidden ocean worlds. This isn't merely about creating prettier pictures for research papers. It's about fundamentally transforming how we tell stories about our changing seas, using AI as a creative partner to visualise the invisible and communicate the urgency of ocean conservation in ways that traditional photography simply cannot achieve. Ocean conservation has always faced a fundamental challenge: how do you make people care about a world t…  ( 25 min )

🚀 New on code-tree.dev: GitHub Login is Here! Pedro Carmo ・ Sep 29 #webdev #programming #laravel #php  ( 5 min )

Coding on a phone screen ain’t easy, but every line’s has brought me a step closer. Day 27 of my 60 Day Game Dev On Android Challenge🎮📱 Today, I added multiple enemies. To young builders: don’t wait for the perfect setup. Just start God never fails ✝️ Day 27 of my 60 Days  ( 6 min )

🎯 Key Points (TL;DR) Technical Breakthrough: First implementation of fine-grained sparse attention mechanism (DSA), significantly improving long-text processing efficiency Cost Advantage: API pricing reduced by over 50%, with input costs as low as $0.07/million tokens (cache hit) Performance Maintained: Maintains comparable performance to V3.1-Terminus while dramatically improving computational efficiency Open Source Support: Provides complete inference code, CUDA kernels, and multi-platform deployment solutions Architectural Innovation: Serves as an intermediate step toward next-generation architecture, laying the technical foundation for V4 What is DeepSeek-V3.2-Exp Sparse Attention Technology Deep Dive Performance Benchmark Comparison API Pricing and Cost Analysis Deployment Soluti…  ( 10 min )

Is Your Fridge About to Order Your Groceries? Diving into the World of IoT! Ever walked into the kitchen, stared blankly into the fridge, and realized you're completely out of milk? Frustrating, right? What if I told you that day might soon be over? We're talking about the Internet of Things, or IoT, and it's quietly revolutionizing everything around us, from our homes to our cities. You might think it sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but IoT is actually surprisingly simple in concept. It’s basically connecting everyday objects to the internet, allowing them to send and receive data. Think about it: a lightbulb that you can control with your phone, a fitness tracker that monitors your heart rate, or yes, even a fridge that knows when you're low on groceries. So, why is IoT such…  ( 8 min )

Copy-on-Write (CoW) Explained: OS and Docker If you’ve ever heard the term Copy-on-Write (CoW) and thought it sounds like some deep technical wizardry, don’t worry. It’s actually a simple and smart trick used in both Operating Systems and Docker to save time and resources. Let’s break it down in plain English. Normally, when you copy something in a computer (like memory or a file), the system makes a full copy right away. But most of the time, that copy isn’t even changed. Copy-on-Write (CoW) says: “Don’t copy until someone actually changes it.” Both the original and the copy share the same data. A new copy is made only when a modification happens. This way, the system avoids wasting memory, disk, and time. In OS, CoW shows up when we use the fork() system call. When a process ca…  ( 7 min )

webdev #programming #javascript #beginners Becoming a full‑stack JavaScript developer is an exciting journey. With just one language, you can shape how a website looks in the browser and also control what happens on the server behind the scenes. It’s like being fluent in two dialects of the same language. The flexibility makes you valuable in today’s industry, and the path itself is full of learning moments. Think of it as leveling up through different stages, each one giving you new powers. The first thing you need is a strong foundation. Before diving into trendy frameworks, really get comfortable with the basics of JavaScript itself. Learn about variables, loops, functions, objects, events, and promises. Experiment with how the DOM works and how webpages can change dynamically. Along …  ( 8 min )

The Challenge of Cloud Connectivity Discovering the Solution: Azure ExpressRoute What Makes ExpressRoute Different Enhanced Security: Data never touches the public internet Predictable Performance: Consistent latency and throughput Higher Reliability: 99.95% uptime guarantee My Implementation Journey Step 1: Creating the Resource Group I started by creating the foundational resource group in East US 2 region: Resource Group Name: ExpressRouteResourceGroup Location: East US 2 This resource group served as the container for all ExpressRoute components, ensuring organized management and clean resource grouping. Step 2: Leveraging Existing Virtual Network Virtual Network: CoreServicesVNet This approach reflects real-world scenarios where organizations build on existing Azure networking infr…  ( 7 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (10/1/2025) Join two-time Grammy winner Ken Lewis (114 Gold & Platinum credits, 30+ years in the major-label world) for a free live Q&A and mixing masterclass. He’ll walk you through the exact mix techniques behind hit records, offer real-world production and recording tips, and answer all your questions on the mix bus, music production, and career growth. Tune in for awesome giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix, and Bettermaker. Subscribe to the Mixing Night Audio TikTok channel or register at mixingnightaudio.com to catch the livestream and level up your mixes! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, the Suba-born MC from Bogotá, takes over the COLORS stage with a meditative spin on his brand-new single “Bambú,” riding high off the wave of his latest album Filantropía. No distractions, just raw bars and hypnotic vibes in true COLORS fashion. Hungry for more? Dive into the 24/7 COLORS stream, explore curated playlists or grab some fresh merch. From TikTok and Instagram to Spotify and newsletters, COLORS is your minimalist gateway to the world’s most distinctive new sounds. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village is essentially a shout-out for Noah Lefevre’s new book Century of Song, which dives into the most influential music of the past 100 years. You can snag your copy at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon, or Indigo—links provided for your clicking pleasure. Also tucked in is a demo of “The Foggy Dew” by Dancing Willow—perfect for a taste of folk-warfare vibes while you ponder whether to buy that book. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Today’s livestream dives into the real scales pros swear by, so you can finally break free from the pentatonic rut and start playing more colorful, expressive lines. P.S. The Scale Matrix—a 3.5-hour deep dive with 25+ scales and modes—is 50% off until midnight ET. Don’t miss your last chance to grab the early access deal! https://guitarscales.co Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? Bryan Bros share their thrilling day playing alongside the US Junior Champion—packed with excitement, high-fives, and plenty of “Let’s go!” moments. Along the way they drop all their favorite gear hookups, from Rhoback apparel and Foresight launch monitors to Bushnell rangefinders, LAB putters, Takomo clubs, Bruce Bolt gloves, and more. Don’t miss the chance to join their golf squad: sign up for the Bryan Brief newsletter, hop into Discord, catch them live on Twitch, and snag exclusive discount codes on every must-have piece of kit. Follow the crew on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for all the latest swings and giveaways! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory’s latest episode tackles the real-world impact of Donkey Kong’s signature punch in Smash and his new outing in Donkey Kong Bananza, crunching numbers to reveal just how devastating that gorilla-powered blow really is. Plus, there are shout-outs to sponsor Boot.Dev (grab 25% off with code THEGAMETHEORISTS) and Epidemic Sound, along with props to the writers, editors, and sound designer who made this punch-packed theory possible. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Solving This REAL Silent Hill f Puzzle Box explores how Konami mailed in a physical version of a brain-teasing artifact from the game. Video host Kurt wrestles with sliding panels, hidden compartments and spine-tingling surprises as he teases apart each mechanism. It’s part unboxing, part puzzle walkthrough and all Silent Hill-style fun—watch Kurt’s excitement (and occasional frustration) as he cracks the eerie design wide open. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

C. Viper makes her triumphant return in Street Fighter 6, officially dropping on October 15, 2025. This sneak-peek pits two Level 7 CPUs against each other, showcasing her high-voltage moves, flashy combos, and cutting-edge tech in action. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Silent Hill f’s got five endings and four wild boss fights (Shiromuku, Tsukumogami, Shichibi, plus an epic divine smackdown) before capping off with a bizarre UFO finale—and yep, that infamous shiba inu cameo gets addressed. The video’s fully timestamped so you can skip to your fave showdown: Coming Home To Roost, Shiromuku #1, Fox’s Wedding, Tsukumogami, The Fox Wets Its Tail, Shiromuku #2, Shichibi, Ebisugaoka In Silence, the gods’ beatdown, and the UFO send-off at 1:18:00. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR IGN’s latest NVC Clips gives a sneak peek at two of Nintendo’s biggest upcoming Switch 2 titles: Pokémon Legends: Z-A (0:00–8:02) and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (8:02–end). Pokémon Legends: Z-A flips the franchise on its head with fresh open-world mechanics, dynamic Z-Moves and wild new encounters, while Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment unleashes over-the-top hack-and-slash battles in a darker, more intense Hyrule than ever before. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Megabonk Gameplay: The Goofy Vampire Survivors You Always Wanted Meet Megabonk, a 3D roguelike survival game that throws you into wave after wave of monsters—vampires included! Level up on the fly, experiment with goofy weapons and powers, and see how long you can last in this fast-paced, vampire-smashing frenzy. Check out the full PC gameplay run captured by IGN for all the gory details and epic moments. Perfect if you’re craving a new spin on vampire-survival action! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I recently read Blink — the book about how experts can spot mistakes in seconds (sometimes milliseconds). Developers build the same intuition: after getting burned enough times, you just feel when code will be slow. I keep getting hit by the same types of slow code, so here are the patterns I now spot instantly and how to fix them. aah yes, the most thing i see when developing is this problem. This cause your app to slowdown significantly, why is that, you call a query inside a loop think about it you have one user and thousand of product. Each product have detail somewhere in the table, you loop the product each loop you query the detail product. For me this kind of situation is not a problem if user is only have like 5 product or list, but 1000 product you better ditch the code and start…  ( 12 min )

⚡ Big news! GitFolioExplore All Templates for Free No Coding , No Debugging 🫣  ( 5 min )

Selamat datang di mata kuliah paling praktis semester ini! Pernahkah kalian bertanya-tanya mengapa beberapa aplikasi sering crash sementara yang lain berjalan mulus? Mengapa Netflix tidak pernah buffering tapi portal kampus sering timeout? Itulah yang akan kita pelajari bersama. Bayangkan: Sebuah perusahaan menginvestasikan miliaran rupiah untuk sistem baru. Enam bulan kemudian, karyawan membencinya, pelanggan komplain, dan manajemen mencari jawaban. Seseorang harus mencari tahu apa yang salah. Orang itu bisa jadi kalian. Di mata kuliah ini, kalian akan belajar: 🔍 Mendiagnosis masalah sistem seperti detektif teknologi 📊 Mengukur performa dengan presisi ilmiah 💡 Merekomendasikan solusi yang benar-benar bekerja 💰 Membuktikan ROI kepada stakeholder yang mengontrol anggaran Fase 1: Fondas…  ( 9 min )

Measuring resistance with a microcontroller is a fundamental task, but microcontrollers can't directly measure resistance - they can only measure voltage. Therefore, we need to use the microcontroller's ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) in clever circuit configurations to determine resistance. Here are the most common and practical methods, from simplest to most advanced. Method 1: Voltage Divider (Most Common & Practical) Circuit Diagram text Vcc (e.g., 3.3V) | +-+ | | R_ref (Known reference resistor) +-+ |---→ To ADC Pin & AIN | +-+ | | R_unknown (Resistor to measure) +-+ | GND How It Works The voltage at the ADC pin (V_adc) depends on the ratio of R_unknown to R_ref Using the voltage divider formula: V_adc = Vcc × (R_unk…  ( 9 min )

L'outil de cybersécurité moderne : Wireshark Introduction L'importance de la cybersécurité n'a jamais été aussi cruciale qu'aujourd'hui, alors que les cybermenaces continuent d'évoluer en complexité et en nombre. Les entreprises et les particuliers doivent prendre des mesures proactives pour protéger leurs données, leurs réseaux, et leurs systèmes contre les attaques en ligne. Dans ce contexte, les outils de cybersécurité modernes jouent un rôle essentiel dans la détection et la prévention des incidents de sécurité. Parmi ces outils, Wireshark se démarque en tant qu'outil puissant et polyvalent pour l'analyse du trafic réseau. Wireshark est un outil de capture et d'analyse de paquets réseau open-source largement utilisé par les professionnels de la cybersécurité et les adminis…  ( 8 min )

Week 7 – Debugging, Databases & Soft Skills Day 30 Today started with debugging. Some days debugging feels like a quick win, other days it’s so draining you just want to throw your laptop away and be asking yourself,“Why did I even start learning programming?” But then, when you finally fix the error and understand what went wrong, it feels so good. Like a pregnant woman who forgets her pain the moment her baby is born, the joy outweighs the struggle. In class, we debugged a Python lab on encrypting and decrypting messages at rest, which is really important for database security. It was tiring but worth it. We also got introduced to DevOps tools and practices, learnt how they help manage software delivery and configuration management as developers. Today was a mix. We touched …  ( 7 min )

September is always a defining month in the tech world. The iPhone 17 Air may have dominated mainstream headlines, but the more important story lies in the wave of other product launches that quietly set the tone for the future. From on-device AI breakthroughs to new gaming hardware and even advances in quantum technology, September 2025 was packed with announcements that matter. Google Pixel 10 Series Google’s Pixel 10 lineup marks a shift in smartphone competition. Powered by the new Tensor G5 chip, the phones are designed for AI at the edge. The highlight feature, Magic Cue, is a proactive assistant that runs locally on the device, offering faster responses without depending heavily on the cloud. Google also introduced Pixelsnap magnetic accessories and Qi2 charging support, signaling a…  ( 8 min )

React Synthetic Events Explained: Complete Guide for Developers ⚡ Learn everything about React Synthetic Events, how they work, and why they are essential for building efficient and interactive React applications. This guide covers examples, event pooling, and best practices for developers. Imagine your web page is a party 🎉 with buttons, inputs, and forms all interacting. Instead of listening to every single element, React has a Synthetic Event butler who: Listens to all events Keeps messages consistent across browsers 🌐 Sends them neatly to your handler 📨 React plays a central role in this system. It intercepts native DOM events, wraps them into Synthetic Events, and manages how they are delivered to your components. By doing this, React ensures that events are handled efficiently, …  ( 7 min )

💻 In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is no longer just a technical concern — it is the backbone of trust, innovation, and growth in the digital economy. 🌐 The rise of cloud ☁️, IoT 📱, and remote work 🏡 has expanded the attack surface, making proactive strategies a necessity, not an option. 🔎 Why Cybersecurity Matters ✅ Protecting Data & Privacy 🔑 – Avoid breaches that can damage trust & cause huge financial loss. 👥 The Human Factor No matter how advanced technology becomes, people remain the first line of defense 🛡️. 🔮 Looking Ahead ✨ AI 🤖, automation ⚡, and international cooperation 🌍 will define the future of cybersecurity. 📝 Final Note Cybersecurity isn’t just IT 🖥️ — it’s a business enabler 💼 and a societal necessity 🌍. 🤝 🚀 Let’s Connect! Are you passionate about cybersecurity 🔐, digital trust 🤲, and the future of tech 💡? Abdifatah Hassan Roble  ( 6 min )

Hi everyone, https://imgur.com/a/Zpi6s44Question Website florasweets.de Has anyone seen this behavior before on iOS Safari? Is there a CSS-only hack (e.g. avoiding 100vh, using flex layouts, etc.) or do I need a JavaScript workaround to detect when the keyboard is open? How do you normally prevent navbars and hero headers from drifting like this after an input gets focus? Any hints or proven patterns would be super appreciated 🙏 Thanks!  ( 6 min )

Building Dynamic Skeleton Loaders in React the Easy Way Sinan Mp ・ Sep 29 #react #javascript #webdev #frontend  ( 5 min )

Key Concepts Demat Account It stores your shares and securities in electronic (dematerialized) form. It is maintained by Depository participants (DPs) such as NSDL or CDSL through banks or brokers. It is used to buy and sell shares in the stock market. It is maintained by Stockbrokers (Zerodha, ICICI Direct, Upstox, etc.) It is a strategy where you sell investments at a loss to offset capital gains (or even some other taxable income), reducing your total tax liability. It is a tool used to gauge the sentiment or mood of the stock market at a given point in time. It reflects the psychological state of investors, which can influence market movements. Extreme Fear: Investors are highly risk-averse; markets may be oversold. Fear: Indicates cautious sentiment; often signals a po…  ( 15 min )

Server-Side Rendering (SSR) has become a critical consideration for modern web applications, particularly when performance, SEO, and user experience are top priorities. While React provides the foundation for building dynamic user interfaces, implementing SSR requires additional setup and configuration. Next.js, built on top of React, offers SSR capabilities right out of the box. Let's dive into the key differences and explore which approach might be right for your project. Understanding Server-Side Rendering SSR solves these issues by rendering React components on the server and sending fully-formed HTML to the client. This results in faster perceived load times, better SEO, and improved performance on slower devices or networks. Implementing SSR in React The typical React SSR setup invol…  ( 8 min )

When we started building TWT, the mission was simple: Instead of switching between half a dozen tools — one for chat, one for community, one for email — we wanted to provide an all-in-one SaaS platform that just works. In 2025, distributed teams, solo founders, and growing startups all share the same pain point: juggling too many disconnected tools. That’s where TWT comes in. The Setup TWT is built to be lightweight, global, and reliable. The infrastructure combines: TWT Chat → real-time messaging with zero friction, optimized for global speed. TWT Community → build and grow brand communities without extra plugins or platforms. Professional Email → efficient, secure communication that integrates into your workflow. Instead of overloading users with endless features, TWT focuses on the core…  ( 7 min )

👋 Why Builders Still Matter We’ve all been there. You start with a simple class, add a few optional parameters, and suddenly your constructor looks like a Christmas tree. Overloads everywhere. You forget the order of parameters. Tests become a mess. That’s exactly why the Fluent Builder Pattern exists: a clean, chainable way to construct objects without constructor hell. But here’s the thing the classic WithXyz().Build() you see in tutorials? That’s just scratching the surface. In real projects, builders can be way smarter, safer, and even integrated into your Blazor apps. 🧱 The Classic Fluent Builder Here’s the “textbook” example: var order = new OrderBuilder() .ForCustomer("CUST1") .DeliverOn(DateTime.Today.AddDays(2)) .AddLine("SKU123", 2, new Money(10, "EUR")) .Build…  ( 9 min )

A step‑by‑step guide to designing, coding, testing, documenting, and releasing a Laravel package that talks to a local Ollama server. Ollama makes it dead‑simple to run large language models (LLMs) locally. Laravel gives you an expressive toolkit for building PHP applications. A dedicated package is the cleanest way to: Centralize HTTP calls to the Ollama API (chat, generate, embeddings, models, etc.). Offer a fluent, framework‑native API via Facades and dependency injection. Provide config, caching, logging, and test fakes out of the box. This article uses camh/laravel-ollama as the concrete example, but the structure applies to any Laravel package talking to Ollama. PHP 8.2+ and Composer Laravel 10 or 11 Ollama installed locally and running (default: http://localhost:11434) Basic famili…  ( 12 min )

Demystifying the Node.js Event Loop: The Heart of Asynchronous Magic If you've spent any time in the world of web development, you've heard of Node.js. You've probably heard buzzwords like "asynchronous," "non-blocking," and "event-driven." But have you ever stopped to wonder how it actually works? How can a platform, famously single-threaded, handle thousands of simultaneous connections, file operations, and network requests without grinding to a halt? The answer lies in a brilliantly orchestrated core component called the Event Loop. Understanding the Event Loop isn't just academic; it's a fundamental pillar for writing efficient, scalable, and high-performing Node.js applications. It separates developers who just use Node.js from those who truly master it. In this deep dive, we'll pee…  ( 11 min )

Given an array of integers nums and an integer target, return indices of the two numbers such that they add up to target. You may assume that each input would have exactly one solution, and you may not use the same element twice. You can return the answer in any order. Example 1: Input: nums = [2,7,11,15], target = 9 Input: nums = [3,2,4], target = 6 Input: nums = [3,3], target = 6 Solution:- class Solution: def twoSum(self, nums: List[int], target: int) -> List[int]: hashmap = dict() for index, num in enumerate(nums): diff = target - num if diff in hashmap: return [index, hashmap[diff]] hashmap[num] = index  ( 6 min )

Testing the same feature with multiple sets of input can quickly become repetitive and error-prone. Data-driven testing solves this problem by letting you run a single test against multiple datasets—covering more scenarios without duplicating code. When combined with Playwright, this approach becomes even more powerful. Playwright’s modern architecture supports cross-browser testing, parameterized tests, and CI/CD integration, helping teams scale their automation without adding complexity. Multiple datasets, one test: Use JSON, CSV, Excel, or dynamic API data to drive your test scenarios. Parallel execution: Run tests simultaneously to get faster feedback and save time. Maintainable code: Separating test logic from data reduces clutter and makes updates easier. Keep your data externalized instead of hardcoding values. Add context to error messages to quickly identify which input failed. Break large datasets into smaller chunks or use selective runs to avoid performance issues. Stabilize dynamic data sources to prevent flaky test results. Data-driven testing with Playwright isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about smarter, more reliable automation. By implementing these practices, your QA workflow becomes faster, scalable, and much less stressful. Ready to see real examples and detailed implementation tips? Check out our full guide: Data Driven Testing With Playwright: A Comprehensive Guide  ( 6 min )

In many modern web applications, delivering personalized or optimized video content is becoming increasingly important. Imagine creating custom video compilations for users, combining multiple clips, or overlaying images without manually editing the original files. Doing this dynamically on the server ensures your videos are always up-to-date and tailored to your needs. In this article, we’ll explore how to use Node.js and Cloudinary to generate dynamic videos. You’ll learn how to: Concatenate multiple videos together Include only specific parts of a video Overlay images on videos All examples use the framework-agnostic @cloudinary/url-gen library, so the approach works for any Node.js application. Watch the full tutorial here. Enjoy! Cloudinary makes it easy to generate custom videos on t…  ( 8 min )

Every business today relies on IT infrastructure — whether it’s an online store, a cleaning company, a café, or a law firm. But for small business owners, the big question is: should you maintain your own IT department, or outsource IT support? At first glance, having “your own IT guy” sounds convenient. But in reality, for small businesses, it’s usually inefficient and too expensive. Here’s why. 💰 1. High personnel costs A qualified IT specialist doesn’t come cheap. Salary, taxes, benefits, training — all of these add up. And one person is rarely enough, since IT covers multiple areas (networks, system administration, cybersecurity, cloud services). As a result, businesses either overpay for a “universal” specialist or struggle with skill gaps. ⏳ 2. Low workload for staff In small busine…  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis on October 1st for a free monthly Mixing Night audio livestream where he’ll demo his go-to mix techniques, share insider tips on production and career growth, and answer your burning questions about mixing, recording, and the music biz. Plus, tune in live for giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix, and Bettermaker—and explore extra resources like AllComp, GreenHAAS discounts, mix critique links, merch, and more at mixingnightaudio.com. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hot off his Filantropía album, Bogotá’s very own Penyair drops by the COLORS stage with a hypnotic performance of his new single Bambú. His meditative flow and poetic vibe make this a must-watch moment. COLORSxSTUDIOS keeps things minimalist and aesthetic, letting unique global artists steal the spotlight. It’s the perfect platform for fresh sounds like Penyair’s to shine without distractions. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Problem Every SwiftUI Developer Faces Intuitive navigation — Users can navigate without looking for buttons When you break this gesture, you're essentially fighting against years of user conditioning and iOS best practices. var body: some View { Text("Detail View") .navigationBarBackButtonHidden(true) .toolbar { ToolbarItem(placement: .navigationBarLeading) { Button(action: { dismiss() }) { HStack { Image(systemName: "chevron.left") Text("Back") } } } } } } This code works for the button tap, but the swipe gesture is now dead. Why? When you hide the default back button, SwiftUI doesn't automatically preserve the int…  ( 13 min )

The 1990s saw the rise of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, a turning point in how businesses interacted with their customers. Industry leaders like Oracle, emerging players such as Siebel Systems, and pioneers like Salesforce laid the foundation for what would become one of the most widely adopted strategies in modern marketing—CRM. While the basic idea of collecting customer data, analyzing it, and tailoring communications had been around for decades, these early CRM solutions expanded its scope significantly. Over the past forty years, CRM has evolved into an indispensable tool, enabling companies to go far beyond tracking transactions to building lasting relationships. But as business models shifted online, a new challenge emerged—how do you manage relationships with peop…  ( 9 min )

How many times have you done this as a front-end developer? ["Pizza", "Pasta", "Ice Cream"].join(", ") // "Pizza, Pasta, Ice Cream" Looks fine… until you realize something’s wrong: the final “and” is missing. So you patch it with slice, map, conditionals, maybe even a helper function that grows messier with every project. But here’s the thing: you shouldn’t be solving this problem at all. There’s already a native API designed for this: Intl.ListFormat. Intl.ListFormat? Intl.ListFormat is part of the Internationalization API. Its job is simple: turn an array into a human-friendly string that respects language and cultural conventions. No custom utilities, no edge cases, no spaghetti code. .join() Unlike .join(), Intl.ListFormat gives you control over style, meaning, and locale. Even sm…  ( 8 min )

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, one company stands at the forefront of innovation in personal assistants—Apple. With its ongoing internal project, Veritas, Apple is preparing to take a bold step in transforming its beloved voice assistant, Siri, into something more sophisticated, intuitive, and, above all, more capable of understanding complex, context-driven conversations. As AI technology advances, so too must the tools that we use every day. Veritas is Apple's answer to this need, promising a future where your device not only responds to commands but engages in meaningful dialogue, ensuring that your every interaction is fluid, intelligent, and private. Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, has long been a cornerstone of the iOS ecosystem. First introduced in 2011, S…  ( 9 min )

Edition #214 - September 2025 Welcome to issue #214 of the AWS open source newsletter, the newsletter where I try and provide you the best open source on AWS content. Sometimes less is more, and I am using that as an excuse as I was on holiday for the first two weeks of September (in lovely Cornwall for those wondering, hiking the SW Coastal Path), and so have less time that usual to put this together. That said, this edition is still packed with great new projects to check out, and all the other usual goodness. In this edition, we have a nice selection of projects that broad range of use cases - some great developer tool extensions and integrations for generative AI, tools to help you optimise the developer experience when developing solutions using AgentCore, some nice tools to help yo…  ( 24 min )

That's right, both Vim and Neovim are now a part of my life. I love them both. Today's topic isn't about Vim vs. Neovim, I just wanted to share my experience with you all. I use Vim for all kinds of text editing and Neovim for coding At the end of December 2024 and into early January 2025, I started learning Vim. Before that, Zed had just been released for Linux, so I installed it on my Manjaro device. After trying Zed for a few days, I found it really cool, it used less RAM than VSCode. Like everyone else, I began my development journey with VSCode. I saw people bragging about Vim and Neovim, and I noticed some developers typing incredibly fast. Seriously, just using the keyboard without ever touching the mouse, they were moving really fast! I was like, I have to learn this, and here I am…  ( 7 min )

LangChain is a framework that simplifies the creation of applications using LLMs. It provides a modular and composable way to build complex LLM workflows by offering various components that can be chained together. Key Concepts and Components of LangChain: Models: LLMs: Integrations with various language models (e.g., OpenAI, Hugging Face, Anthropic). These are the core engines that understand and generate human-like text. Chat Models: Optimized for conversational interactions, often working with a list of messages (e.g., system, human, AI messages). Embeddings: Converts text into numerical vectors, crucial for tasks like semantic search, retrieval, and similarity comparisons. Prompts: Prompt Templates: Standardized ways to construct prompts for LLMs. They allow you to dynamically insert v…  ( 11 min )

So, you want to make a game? Python and JavaScript are a great combo for getting started, especially if you're a beginner. Python is fantastic for handling the game's logic and backend, while JavaScript is perfect for the frontend—what players actually see and interact with. Let's walk through how you can create a simple text-based guessing game. Part 1: Setting Up with Python We'll start with Python. The game's core logic will be a simple "guess the number" game. The computer will pick a random number, and the player will try to guess it. Here's the Python code for our game's backend. You can save this as game_logic.py. import random def generate_random_number(): """Generates a random number between 1 and 100.""" return random.randint(1, 100) def check_guess(guess, number_to_gu…  ( 8 min )

I don't know why, but when I try to learn frontend development, I don't find it as exciting as backend or Linux related topics. I understand React, but my real struggle is UI design, I'm just not good at it. With backend projects, I can read documentation, follow tutorials, and build things. But design? Remember that meme about backend developers who can't center a div? That's me. While building the dashboard with React and TailwindCSS for this blog, I hit a wall with design. So I thought: Let's try AI! What followed was 2-3 days of frustration. My first prompt: "Create a React login component." The result? A stark white screen with basic inputs, zero creativity. I refined my request, but the AI kept producing similar uninspired designs. And you can also guess what happened with the other components and how many times I had to re-run the prompt to redesign the dashboard. That's when I realized: AI needs precise prompting, and even then, its creativity is limited. What started as a helper became a crutch. I began using AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot) for everything: Simple text changes I could make in seconds Basic layout fixes Errors I could've solved with a quick Google search The scary part? The more I used AI for trivial tasks, the harder it became to think independently. Like slow poison, reliance crept in: Immediate solutions felt convenient My problem-solving muscles weakened I grew impatient with manual work AI is a tool, not a replacement It can't replicate human creativity in design The prompt matters "Make a beautiful login page" ≠ effective instruction Overuse harms growth If you delegate thinking, you stop learning Those 2-3 days taught me: Use AI to enhance skills, not avoid developing them.  ( 6 min )

You may have noticed: with MUI, when you refresh the page in dark mode, it starts already dark. But with other UI frameworks (like Ant Design), you often see a flash of light mode before switching to dark. Here’s why MUI works smoothly and what happens behind the scenes. Pre-hydration color scheme init MUI provides a tiny inline script (getInitColorSchemeScript) that runs in before React hydrates. It reads the saved mode (from localStorage) or system preference and sets data-mui-color-scheme="dark|light" on the tag before first paint. CSS variables for both schemes With CssVarsProvider, MUI generates CSS variables for both light and dark schemes. The browser picks the correct set immediately based on the data-mui-color-scheme attribute. SSR compatibility On the serv…  ( 7 min )

Need to extract structured data from messy text without leaving SQL? PostgreSQL’s REGEXP_MATCH returns the first match as a text[], mapping capturing groups to array slots. This is the function you reach for when LIKE is too weak and you want patterns you can version, test, and reuse. Below: minimal syntax, copy-paste queries, and the trade-offs to watch when moving regex logic into the database. regexp_match(input_string, posix_pattern [, flags ]) Flags include 'i' (case-insensitive), others per docs. Returns NULL (no match) or a text[]. Use [1] to unwrap the whole match. Phone (single match): SELECT regexp_match('Office: 212-555-0199 ext.7', '[0-9]{3}[-.●]?[0-9]{3}[-.●]?[0-9]{4}')[1] AS phone; -- '212-555-0199' Email: SELECT regexp_match('email: ops@company.dev', '[A-Za-z0-9._%+-]+@[A-…  ( 23 min )

Welcome back to Code in Action, the series where we build practical backend projects step by step. In this tutorial, we're going to recreate a simplified version of Bitly—the popular online service that allows you to convert long URLs into shorter and easier to share ones. Our API will include two endpoints: HTTP POST /shorten for storing the original URL and responding with a custom link containing a short ID. HTTP GET /:shortId for redirecting the client to the original URL corresponding to the short ID. By the end of this tutorial, you'll know how to: Validate and normalize user-provided URLs Generate short, unique IDs Store and retrieve data in an in-memory object Redirect clients from short links to original URLs Return appropriate HTTP status codes for errors and edge cases Protect y…  ( 15 min )

Overview, Historical Timeline, Problems & Solutions You want to store many values together in order. You want to keep the order and change the values later. A Python list gives you that power. A Python list is a mutable sequence. This means you can add, remove, or change items in place. A Python list holds other objects. These objects can be numbers, strings, or other lists. The list keeps the order in which you added them. Python lets you store many values in order using a list. groceries = ["milk", "bread", "eggs"] print(groceries[1]) # prints: bread To write a list in Python, use square brackets []. Inside the brackets, write each item. Use commas to separate them. A list can be empty or hold many items. A list with one item must still use commas. Python lets you write lists using squa…  ( 10 min )

When Chaos Used to Run the Room 11:38 AM. The ETH charts went red faster than my heart rate. Double-digit drop in minutes. Discord pings exploded. Someone in governance chat dropped the dreaded line: Manual assembly: Find the right function, pray it’s the right contract. Audit nightmare: Later, you’re stuck explaining to regulators or your community what you think happened. Even when we had a so-called “plan,” it was fragmented across Notion docs, random chats, and people’s muscle memory. Let’s be real. It was not a plan, it was a gamble. Encoding Crisis Instead of Hoping Through It The YAML Playbook Approach Here’s the actual skeleton of one of our playbooks: execution: sequential triggers: price_drop: asset: "ETH" threshold: 10% timeframe: "5min" actions: require_approvals: call…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I built SparrowStash, a personal finance dashboard that goes beyond simple expense tracking by integrating a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) system for financial advice. The app is a simple, modern solution for anyone who wants to manage their money better and get intelligent, contextual advice. The core problem it solves is turning raw financial data into actionable insights, helping users understand their spending habits while also providing expert guidance from a trusted knowledge base. SparrowStash is built on a robust and modern stack, combining the power of Next.js for the application framework, KendoReact for a professional and feature-rich UI, Supabase for secure backend services, and Nuclia for its powerful RA…  ( 7 min )

📝 Definitions Shallow copy A new object is created, but its nested objects/arrays are still referenced (not copied). Deep copy A new object is created, and all nested objects/arrays are recursively copied, so they are fully independent. const obj = { user: "Ali", settings: { theme: "dark" } }; // Shallow copies const copy1 = { ...obj }; const copy2 = Object.assign({}, obj); copy1.user = "Sara"; console.log(obj.user); // "Ali" (independent primitive) copy1.settings.theme = "light"; console.log(obj.settings.theme); // "light" (nested object was shared!) 👉 Only the top-level properties are copied. Nested references still point to the same objects. structuredClone (modern JS) const obj = { user: "Ali", settings: { theme: "dark" } }; const deepCopy = structuredClone(obj); deep…  ( 7 min )

Loading states are everywhere—from profile cards to dashboards. Skeleton loaders keep users engaged while data is being fetched, but writing custom skeletons for every component quickly becomes repetitive. That’s where dynamic skeleton loading in React can help—automatic, reusable, and clean. ✅ Improves perceived performance — users see immediate feedback instead of a blank screen. ✅ Keeps layouts consistent while waiting for data. ✅ Provides a more polished and professional UX. Instead of designing one-off static skeletons for every button, card, or image, we’ll build a smart wrapper that handles it automatically. npm install react-skeletonify # or yarn add react-skeletonify Add the styles once: import "react-skeletonify/dist/index.css"; Let’s build a simple ProfileCard component to see…  ( 7 min )

🚀 The Core Idea Hydration errors happen only if the first client render output doesn’t match the server-rendered HTML. Most setState calls you write run after hydration is finished, so React treats them as normal updates, not as mismatches. Server render HTML is generated on the server and sent to the browser. Client boot React runs the first client render and hydrates the existing DOM. It compares this client render output with the server HTML. If they differ, React shows a hydration mismatch warning. After hydration useEffect callbacks run. User events (clicks, inputs) happen. Calling setState here triggers a normal re-render; React patches the DOM without comparing to the server again. ✅ So if your initial client render matches the server, later setState calls will not cau…  ( 7 min )

Introduction I have been building CRUD applications for a long time, during my previous job, internships, and university assignments. In a typical CRUD application, your project is divided into three major components. Front-end: Built using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks or libraries like React, Angular, or Vue. Back-end: APIs built using Java with Spring Boot, Python with Django or Flask, or Node.js and Express. Database: Where all data is stored and retrieved, using SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, or NoSQL options like MongoDB. This structure is often called a 3-Tier Architecture because the application is basically divided into three layers: frontend, backend, and database. Eventually, I learned about Microservices architecture, or at least I thought I did. To…  ( 9 min )

TL;DR Declare: const { login } = useTideCloak(); Add this: Login That's it. No password storage, no hashing logic. Traditional authentication knows dangerously too much. Its sole job is to determine whether users are who they claim to be, and nothing more. Yet today's systems must both know how to challenge users (password/biometric) and decide if they're valid. Whether you hash and salt passwords locally or use OAuth via a provider like Okta or Facebook, someone still holds secrets. When that someone is compromised, because you trusted them implicitly, you absorb the fallout. It feels unavoidable. But what if authentication could verify a user without sending or storing secrets anywhere, and without trusting any single party to act as the author…  ( 9 min )

In today’s digital-first world, our lives are increasingly dependent on passwords. From banking apps to social media accounts, email services to work platforms, we juggle dozens sometimes even hundreds of unique credentials. Managing them securely has become a challenge, which is why password managers have emerged as an essential tool. The Rising Importance of Password Managers Generating strong, unique passwords automatically. Auto-filling logins securely across devices. However, convenience should never come at the cost of security. This is where encryption comes into play. Encryption 101: The Basics At-Rest Encryption: Data is encrypted while stored on a server or device. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE): Data is encrypted on the sender’s device and only decrypted on the recipient’s device.…  ( 9 min )

I track time distribution and drop-offs, but I’m curious—what signals do you trust for decks/proposals?  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. AI Project Manager is an innovative web application built with React and KendoReact that combines traditional project management with artificial intelligence to create an exceptional user experience. Traditional project management is complex and time-consuming. Teams need tools that automate repetitive tasks, provide predictive insights, and facilitate informed decision-making. This application addresses these challenges by integrating conversational AI, predictive analytics, and collaborative management into a modern, user-friendly interface. 🤖 Conversational AI Assistant with RAG integration (Nuclia) 📊 Interactive Dashboard with real-time metrics 📋 Advanced Task Management with full CRUD operations 📅 Calendar and Sche…  ( 8 min )

Time Traveler AI: Teaching Language Models to Understand the Past Imagine an AI assistant completely misinterpreting a classic novel because it doesn't grasp the historical context of the language. Or worse, failing to recognize harmful biases that were once considered acceptable. Current large language models excel at many tasks, but often lack a crucial dimension: a deep understanding of language evolution. The core idea is to build language models capable of understanding how word meanings and connotations change over time. We can achieve this by training AI on massive datasets meticulously organized by time period, enabling the AI to contextualize language within its specific historical moment. Think of it like teaching a child about idioms. They don't just need to know what the word…  ( 7 min )

Blood: Refreshed Supply is the newly announced remaster of the cult 2.5-D shooter Blood: Fresh Supply, and its trailer teases revamped levels, fresh content and loads of community mods. Expect all the classic gore-soaked mayhem dialed up with modern polish and surprises. It’s dropping soon on PS5, PS4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam, GOG, Humble Store, Epic Games Store), so start sharpening those stakes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

After sharing my journey in my first post, I thought I’d dive into something that could help those of you just starting your freelance or dev-for-hire journey. I’ve been freelancing as a self-taught developer for a while now building sites with React, Tailwind CSS, and the MERN stack. I’ve worked with local clients, sold templates, and even built tools for small business owners. But I made a lot of mistakes early on. Here are 5 things I wish I had known when I started freelancing as a web developer. Charge for Value, Not Time I used to charge hourly, and honestly? It was a mistake. Most clients don’t care about your hours, they care about results. If you can build them a fast, modern website that helps them convert more visitors or automate part of their business, that’s valuable. ✅ Focus …  ( 7 min )

The 3-Tool Rule: How Senior Devs Eliminate Tool Switching and Boost Focus Time Pratham naik for Teamcamp ・ Sep 29 #tooling #webdev #productivity #devops  ( 5 min )

In today’s AI-driven world, scale often dominates the conversation. We hear about massive models, large cloud infrastructures, and global platforms. But what if the future isn’t only about going bigger — but also about going smaller, smarter, and more accessible? That’s where my vision of the Micro MCP Server comes in. Why Micro Matters The idea behind a Micro MCP Server is simple yet transformative: instead of relying on one large, complex Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to handle everything, we shift toward lightweight, modular servers that can be deployed quickly and tailored to very specific use cases. Think of it as moving from monolithic systems to “microservices,” but in the world of MCP and AI-driven infrastructure. What Is a Micro MCP Server? A Micro MCP Server is: Lightweight…  ( 7 min )

The 3-Tool Rule: How Senior Devs Eliminate Tool Switching and Boost Focus Time Pratham naik for Teamcamp ・ Sep 29 #tooling #webdev #productivity #devops  ( 6 min )

Table of Contents Why Tool Switching Kills Focus The 3-Tool Rule Explained Real-World Case Study VS Code (Creation) Teamcamp (Coordination) Linear (Collaboration) Metrics to Track Common Pitfalls Implementation Plan You track tasks in Jira. Code reviews happen in GitHub. Team communication flows through Slack. Time gets logged in Toggl. Project updates live in Notion. Client feedback arrives via email. I think You Face this Problem, right?  The average developer switches between 9-12 different tools daily. Each switch costs 3-5 minutes of focus time, adding up to 2.5 hours of lost productivity per day. Senior developers who consistently ship quality code faster have discovered a simple solution: the 3-Tool Rule. Context Switching Crisis Every time you switch from your IDE to Slack, …  ( 12 min )

Are you a developer looking for a clean, professional, and free domain for your portfolio, projects, or personal site? .is-a.dev — a community-driven service that gives developers free subdomains like: yourname.is-a.dev project.is-a.dev portfolio.is-a.dev The best part? You don’t need to buy a domain or configure a registrar — you just submit a small JSON file via GitHub. In this guide, you’ll learn: ✅ What .is-a.dev is ✅ Why developers use it ✅ Rules you need to know ✅ Step-by-step setup (with examples) ✅ How to update or delete it later Let’s get rolling 🚀 .is-a.dev? .is-a.dev is an open-source service that gives developers free subdomains for personal or software-related projects. Registration happens via a GitHub pull request to their public repo. You can use it for: 🌐 Portfolios …  ( 8 min )

I originally posted this post on my blog a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. In many ways, we're living in the best time in history. Yes, some leaders are suspiciously looking at each other with a finger ready to press a red button. But, centuries ago, people died from diseases we treat today with pills we can freely buy at any grocery store. Tech has advanced so much that we barely notice how many gadgets and breakthroughs we use before breakfast. I'll be counting them as we go. At 7:00 AM, your smartphone (#1) rings to wake you up. You don't use an alarm clock anymore. A few hours before that, your AC (#2) automatically turned off after regulating your room's temperature. Or maybe you have a fan, but I'm still counting #2. After waking up, you didn't stop to notice you have electr…  ( 7 min )

Imagine building a complete website—without opening VS Code, Sublime, or even Notepad++. Just you, your ideas, and an AI assistant. Sounds futuristic? Well, it’s already happening. We’re entering an era where AI is challenging the role of traditional IDEs. Tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and even ChatGPT itself can help developers generate, debug, and optimize code faster than ever. But does that mean code editors are becoming obsolete? Let’s dive in. For decades, code editors and IDEs were the developer’s comfort zone. They provided: Syntax highlighting for readability Autocomplete & snippets to save time Extensions & plugins to speed workflows Built-in debugging that made problem-solving manageable Opening VS Code or WebStorm felt like sharpening your sword before battle. But now,…  ( 7 min )

Use this filter to modify posts per page at woocommerce orders: /** * Modify number of orders displayed per page in My Account * * @param array $args Query arguments for fetching orders. * @return array Modified query arguments. */ function modify_order_per_page( $args ) { $args['posts_per_page'] = 4; // Change 10 to the desired number of orders per page. return $args; } add_filter( 'woocommerce_my_account_my_orders_query', 'modify_order_per_page', 10, 1 );  ( 6 min )

In the fast-paced digital era, learning and development (L&D) has become a core driver of growth for enterprises. As business landscapes evolve and competition intensifies, companies must continuously upgrade employee skills and adapt to new technologies. Traditional training models often struggle to keep up they are time-consuming, expensive, and not always effective. Enter Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI in eLearning is revolutionizing how enterprises train their workforce, making learning personalized, data driven, and scalable. From streamlining onboarding to improving leadership development, AI-powered eLearning platforms are helping organizations achieve higher productivity and stronger business outcomes. If your business is planning to modernize its training process, now is the tim…  ( 9 min )

Have you ever wondered why some apps feel unforgettable while others fade into the background? It’s not just about clean layouts or pixel-perfect UI anymore. We’re entering a new era—from UI (User Interface) to XI (eXperiential Interface)—where design isn’t only about how something looks, but about how it makes you feel and act. For years, UI was about buttons, colors, and grids. While these are still important, they don’t define the success of an application. Think about: Netflix → It’s not just a movie list; it’s a journey of discovery. Airbnb → Not just a booking app; it’s about trust and storytelling. Duolingo → More than lessons; it’s gamified learning that keeps you hooked. What connects them? They deliver an experience, not just an interface. An XI (eXperiential Interface) focuses …  ( 7 min )

🛠️ Foundation Phase Recap (Aug 11 – Sep 28) I started my foundation phase on August 11 with the goal of building comfort in scripting, querying, and managing environments. Over the past seven weeks, I’ve explored Linux, Cloud, SQL, and built my first ETL pipeline. Each week had its own focus, and I’ve documented everything on Hashnode and GitHub. This week was about getting familiar with Linux commands and understanding cloud architecture. I practiced workflows like navigation, file management, permissions, and package handling. On the cloud side, I explored service models and AWS basics. 📄 Hashnode Article: Week 1 & Week 2 – Linux and Cloud Fundamentals 📂 GitHub Documentation: Week 1 – Reflections I refined my Linux skills with process control, scheduling tasks, and monitoring syste…  ( 7 min )

Using AI for Secure Coding: Avoiding Common Vulnerabilities Jaideep Parashar ・ Sep 29 #ai #programming #webdev #beginners  ( 6 min )

Intro: In an age where every smartphone is a gateway to immersive experiences, brands are no longer just selling products—they're crafting digital adventures. Coca-Cola’s latest collaboration with Star Wars is a shining example of how technology, storytelling, and fandom can converge to create something truly magical. Scan. Select. See the Force Come Alive.: The process is deceptively simple. You scan a QR code on the bottle. A webpage opens, inviting you to choose your favorite character. Once you agree to the terms, the site asks for a photo—just one. That image becomes the seed for something magical. Using AI and AR, Coca-Cola generates a personalized hologram featuring your chosen character. It’s a storytelling evolution. Coca-Cola has transformed a simple scan into a moment of personal immersion. It’s not merely about watching a character appear on your screen; it’s about entering their world. CocaCola When fans select their favorite Star Wars character and see them materialize as a hologram—personalized with their own photo—it creates a sense of co-presence. The experience feels like a shared scene from a movie, where the fan is no longer a spectator but a participant. This emotional depth is what sets Coca-Cola’s approach apart. It taps into the power of nostalgia, yes—but it also invites fans to reimagine themselves within the universe they love. The bottle becomes a bridge between memory and imagination, between physical product and digital persona. What Coca-Cola has done here is more than a campaign. It’s emotional engineering. By blending nostalgia with cutting-edge tech, they’ve created a moment that feels personal, memorable, and shareable. It’s a masterclass in how brands can use AI and AR not just to impress, but to connect. In a world where every mobile device is a canvas, Coca-Cola has shown that even a Coca-cola can becomes a portal to a galaxy far, far away. And in doing so, they’ve reminded us that the future of marketing isn’t just digital—it’s deeply human. Coca-Cola Campaign  ( 7 min )

Your Personal AI Assistant in Action! Imagine chatting with an AI that crafts emails, writes code, explains complex topics, or even translates languages for you—all in natural, fluent language. That’s the magic behind Large Language Models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4 or Google’s Gemini! What Are LLMs? Large Language Models are a type of artificial intelligence trained on huge volumes of text data. They learn patterns, meanings, and contexts from books, websites, and conversations, enabling them to understand and generate human-like text. Example: Suppose you’re a fresher and need a quick summary of a research topic, or you’re an engineer stuck with a tricky code bug. You can simply ask an LLM: “Explain machine learning like I’m five,” or “What’s wrong with this Python snippet?” The LLM responds instantly, breaking down the information or debugging the code in plain, understandable language—like a super-smart collaborator available 24/7. Why Should You Care? Freshers: Get study help, personalized explanations, and even interview practice with zero judgement. Engineers: Speed up coding, automate documentation, brainstorm solutions, and explore ideas faster than ever. Conlusion LLMs are revolutionizing how we learn, work, and create. Whether you’re just starting your tech journey or already building the next big thing, understanding LLMs gives you a serious edge in today’s AI-powered world!  ( 6 min )

In today’s app economy, App Store Subscriptions have become one of the most reliable ways to generate recurring revenue. Apple’s Subscription Groups feature is designed to help developers organize and optimize In-App Purchases, while also creating a smoother user experience. This guide explains how subscription groups work, how to set them up in App Store Connect, and how to align them with your monetization strategy. A subscription group is a collection of In-App Purchase subscriptions that share similar benefits or features. Inside one group, a user can only hold one active subscription at a time, and introductory offers or free trials apply only once within that group. Example: A health app could place its workout plans (weekly, monthly, yearly) into one group. Nutrition content (diet p…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. KendoReact Components Used [Optional: Code Smarter, Not Harder prize category] AI Coding Assistant Usage [Optional: RAGs to Riches prize category] Nuclia Integration  ( 5 min )

As developers, we often focus on building features fast. But here’s the truth: A single security flaw can undo months of hard work. That’s why I’ve started using AI not just to write and debug code, but also to spot vulnerabilities early. It’s like having a security reviewer on call 24/7. Here are some ways AI helps me code more securely. 1️⃣ Input Validation Many bugs and exploits come from unvalidated input. AI can flag missing checks. 💡 Prompt Example: “Review this function for input validation vulnerabilities. Suggest fixes for injection or invalid inputs.” Why: Protects against SQL injection, XSS, and other common attacks. 2️⃣ Authentication Flaws Implementing login and token systems can be tricky. AI helps generate secure patterns. 💡 Prompt Example: “Write secure JWT authenticatio…  ( 9 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Join 2X Grammy winner Ken Lewis for a free, live audio Q&A where he’ll pull back the curtain on the mix bus, share pro tips from his 30+ years in the major-label world, and show you the same techniques that helped him rack up 114 gold and platinum credits. Whether you’re into music production, recording tricks, or plotting your own career trajectory, you’re in for practical advice and real-time feedback. Stick around for some killer giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix, and Bettermaker during the broadcast, and check out Ken’s extra resources—like Mix Critiques on SoundBetter, GreenHAAS comp tools, merch, and more—across his socials and website. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair brings “Bambú” to COLORS Hailing from Suba in Bogotá, Penyair stops by the iconic COLORS stage with a stripped-back, meditative performance of his new single “Bambú,” following up on his latest album Filantropía. The minimal setup lets his raw talent and smooth flow shine without distractions. Catch the performance via your favorite streaming links, follow him on TikTok and Instagram, and dive into COLORS’ curated playlists and 24/7 livestream for more fresh sounds and standout artists. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village This page is basically a shout-out to Century of Song, a fresh anthology exploring the most important music of the last 100 years. You’ll find direct purchase links for Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon, and Indigo so you can grab your copy in a snap. Oh, and if you’ve got a soft spot for folk classics, there’s also a link to Dancing Willow’s demo of “The Foggy Dew” for a taste of some Village-style vibes. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Get ready to break free from the pentatonic rut in today’s livestream, where you'll dive into the actual scales top guitarists swear by in just one lesson. But hurry—tonight’s your last chance to grab The Scale Matrix guide (3.5+ hours of lessons covering 25+ scales and modes) at 50% off. Snag the Early Access deal before midnight ET at guitarscales.co. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? Bryan Bros had an epic day teeing off with the US Junior champ and can’t wait to share all the highs and hilarious moments. They’re fired up to have you along for the ride—join their newsletter, Discord and Twitch—and snag exclusive discounts on everything from Rhoback apparel and Bushnell rangefinders to LAB putters and more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory dives into the wild question of just how much destruction Donkey Kong’s signature punch could cause—crunching Smash Bros. damage stats alongside his new, beefed-up feats in Donkey Kong Bananza to see if DK’s fist could level a building (or at least a barrel). Shout-outs to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, and sound designer Yosi Berman. Big thanks to Boot.Dev (grab 25% off with code THEGAMETHEORISTS) and Epidemic Sound for keeping the tunes royalty-free! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

In 2025, the line between web and native apps is thinner than ever. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) bring the reliability, speed, and engagement of native apps—directly through the browser. They can be installed on devices, work offline, send push notifications, and deliver app-like experiences without going through app stores. Cross-Platform Reach – One codebase works across browsers, mobile, and desktop. Offline Capability – Service workers cache assets and data, allowing users to stay connected even without internet. App Store Independence – Skip app store gatekeeping; users can install your PWA straight from the browser. Lightweight – PWAs are often smaller and faster to install than native apps. Service Workers Web App Manifest Push Notifications Installability Real-World Examples Twitter Lite – Reduced data usage dramatically while delivering a fast, full-featured experience. Starbucks PWA – Works offline and allows users to browse the menu without a connection. Spotify Web – Streamlined and installable web app experience. Add a manifest.json file with app metadata. Register a service worker in your JavaScript. Use HTTPS to ensure security (required for service workers). Test installability with Lighthouse. PWAs are not just a trend—they’re the future of the web. By adopting PWAs, developers can deliver fast, reliable, and engaging user experiences without the friction of app store distribution. Learn more about PWAs  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. If you've been following my blog, you know I'm a big believer in building things the hard way to truly understand them. From my own Gitea server to the backend systems for my website, I'm logging the entire process of building a full digital ecosystem from scratch. As promised in an earlier blog post, I decided it was time I develop my own tool to manage the blog itself. The KendoReact Free Components Challenge was the perfect spark to the fire. I built the Campfire Logs CMS, a personal Content Management System Dashboard and Editor designed specifically for my blog series, "Campfire Logs: The Art of Trial & Error". This is a private dashboard that provides a clean, efficient interface for content creation and management, w…  ( 8 min )

In this article, we’ll show how to automate EBS volume upsizing using CloudWatch alarms, SNS notifications, AWS Systems Manager runbooks, and Lambda. By the end, we will have a hands-free setup that detects when volumes are running low on space, triggers an automated workflow, and expands them without downtime, keeping our workloads running smoothly This solution was created so we can fix a specific problem, and that is for the workloads that are running SAP in our EC2 instances, which sometimes run out of space. However, we are very intricate with our cost. The challenge is that not all disks are mounted on the same mount point: some are under /hana/data, others are under /usr/. Also, AWS Lambda currently has no way or library to identify inside our EC2 instances which volumes we have or …  ( 16 min )

La conversación sobre las criptomonedas ha cambiado drásticamente en los últimos años. Lo que antes se consideraba un nicho especulativo ahora se está convirtiendo en una pieza clave de la innovación financiera, y los desarrolladores están en el centro de esta transformación. Desde contratos inteligentes y aplicaciones DeFi hasta mercados de NFT y soluciones de identidad basadas en blockchain, el alcance de las criptomonedas va mucho más allá del simple trading. Para los desarrolladores, esto abre oportunidades no solo para crear nuevas herramientas, sino también para invertir en la propia infraestructura que están construyendo. Un aspecto interesante es el auge de las plataformas de accesibilidad cripto, que simplifican la incorporación de usuarios cotidianos. Servicios como MoonPay han hecho que sea mucho más sencillo para usuarios no técnicos comprar e interactuar con criptomonedas, lo que a su vez impulsa la adopción y genera demanda para las aplicaciones y herramientas que los desarrolladores están creando. Si trabajas en proyectos relacionados con blockchain, mantenerte informado sobre las tendencias de inversión no solo se trata de finanzas personales, sino también de obtener información sobre qué tecnologías están ganando tracción y de dónde vendrá la próxima ola de crecimiento de usuarios. El 2025 se perfila como el año en que desarrolladores e inversores convergen más que nunca, convirtiendo a las criptomonedas no solo en una clase de activos, sino en un ecosistema de desarrollo que vale la pena explorar.  ( 6 min )

Jeder Krypto-Bull-Run fühlt sich ähnlich an: neue Allzeithochs, Hype auf Twitter und eine Flut neugieriger Neulinge, die herausfinden wollen, wie sie ihren ersten Token kaufen können. Aber aus Entwicklersicht hat sich das eigentliche Nadelöhr kaum verändert — das Onboarding ist immer noch umständlich. Bei all der Innovation rund um L2s, DeFi-Protokolle und Token-Standards bleibt der Einstiegspunkt für die meisten User der größte Stolperstein. Dinge wie: Wie bringt man Fiat in Krypto, ohne die Leute schon bei Schritt eins zu verlieren? Wie baut man eine App, die Komplexität abstrahiert, aber dennoch non-custodial bleibt? Wie stellt man regulatorische Compliance sicher, ohne die UX zu zerstören? Warum On-Ramps für Devs wichtig sind Wenn wir über „Adoption“ sprechen, dominiert oft die Preisentwicklung die Erzählung. In Wahrheit beginnt Adoption jedoch damit, dass Entwickler den Einstieg für Nutzer so einfach wie möglich machen. Wenn deine App sicher ist, aber niemand sie einfach finanzieren kann, spielt der Rest keine Rolle. Darum sind Fiat-zu-Krypto-Dienste zu einer stillen, aber zentralen Säule des Ökosystems geworden. Manche Wallets und dApps integrieren Anbieter (wie MoonPay und andere) direkt, sodass User in wenigen Klicks von null auf finanziert sind. Für Entwickler ist das enorm: Man muss das Banking-Rails-Rad nicht neu erfinden, sondern kann bestehende Infrastruktur einfach einbinden. Das Fazit Krypto wird nicht durch eine einzelne Killer-App oder einen spekulativen Zyklus Mainstream. Es wird dorthin kommen, weil sich Developer Experience (DX) und User Experience (UX) annähern — und Onboarding endlich nicht mehr der „schwerste Teil“ ist. Wenn du heute im Web3-Bereich baust, denke weniger darüber nach, den nächsten Hype zu jagen, und mehr darüber, wie schnell ein neuer User dein Produkt tatsächlich nutzen kann. Genau dort beginnt die echte Adoptionskurve.  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I've built a comprehensive Cryptocurrency Tracker application that helps users monitor cryptocurrency prices, track their portfolio, and stay educated about the crypto market. The application provides real-time market data, price charts, portfolio management, and educational resources - all wrapped in a beautiful, responsive UI built with KendoReact components. Key features include: Real-time cryptocurrency price tracking Interactive price charts with different timeframes Portfolio management with profit/loss tracking Educational resources for crypto beginners Customizable theme and currency preferences Responsive design that works on all devices Live Demo Home dashboard showing market overview and top cryptocurrencies Portfolio tracking with profit/loss visualization Educational resources section GitHub Repository AppBar - Main navigation header Card - Content containers throughout the app PanelBar - For collapsible content sections Dialog - Modal dialogs for user interactions Grid - For displaying cryptocurrency data tables Chart - For price and market data visualization Skeleton - Loading placeholders Button - All interactive actions Input - Text input fields NumericTextBox - Number input fields Switch - Toggle switches in settings DropDownList - Selection dropdowns Form - Form handling and validation Notification - User alerts and messages SvgIcon - Consistent iconography Fade - Smooth animations ChartSeries - Price trend visualization ChartCategoryAxis - Time-based axis for charts ChartValueAxis - Price/value axis for charts I used the AI Coding Assistant to help with: Setting up the initial project structure with Vite + React + TypeScript Implementing complex chart configurations for the price visualization Optimizing performance for the cryptocurrency data grid Creating responsive layouts that work across different screen sizes Debugging TypeScript type issues with the KendoReact components  ( 6 min )

As developers, we’ve all used (or at least heard of) the classic photo editing tools—Photoshop, GIMP, Lightroom. They’re powerful, but also: Hard to learn (steep learning curve, especially for non-designers) Heavy (big installs, high-performance hardware requirements) Time-consuming (object removal, background cleanup, or lighting tweaks can take hours) For quick edits or prototyping visuals, they can feel like overkill. Google’s Nano Banana model takes a very different approach: natural language editing. Instead of memorizing tools and menus, you describe what you want. For example: “Remove the person in the background.” “Blend this product photo with a café environment.” “Keep this character consistent across different scenes.” The AI handles the heavy lifting in seconds. If you’re a developer, indie hacker, or designer shipping fast, this speed matters. You don’t want to spend hours in Photoshop just to create a product mockup or marketing banner—you want results quickly so you can focus on the bigger picture. While Nano Banana is available in Google’s AI Studio, there are lighter tools on top of it. One example is NanoBananaPix, a browser-based editor. It’s install-free, fast, and recently added AI video generation on top of image editing. Perfect if you want to test what the model can do without setting up your own pipelines. Traditional editors = power + precision, but slow. Nano Banana = natural language editing, fast results. Tools like NanoBananaPix make it easy to explore this tech without friction. I see this less as “replacement” and more as augmentation. Professionals will still use Photoshop. But for builders who need speed, iteration, and accessibility, AI editing is becoming the default.  ( 6 min )

My Next.js frontend is a 10/10. My backend is a 0/10 graveyard of failed AWS instances and broken Docker containers. I'm stuck in tutorial hell trying to connect a simple Postgres DB. Is Prisma overkill? Am I over-engineering this? Help me break the cycle! What's the 'it-just-works' stack for this? I'm not here with a 5-step tutorial for success. I'm here with a war story, a call for help, and hopefully, a future redemption arc. I have this project, Manhattan v1.0, a frontend I've been building with Next.js and React. I love how it looks, how it feels, and the potential it has. You can check it out for yourself right here: ➡️ GitHub Repo: https://github.com/3lneer/Manhattanv1.0 The problem is, right now, it's just a pretty face. A shiny, soulless shell. It needs a backend—a PostgreSQL database to be exact—and this is where my journey went off a cliff. The Mission: A Free Backend in the Cloud Attempt #1: The Big Cloud Dream (AWS RDS) 🌩️ Result: After hours of frustration and feeling like I was building a rocket ship just to go to the corner store, I gave up. AWS is incredibly powerful, but for my current stage, it was like using a sledgehammer to kill a fly. Failure. Attempt #2: The Local Fortress (Docker) 🐳 It sounded perfect in theory. In practice, I found myself fighting with volumes, container networks that wouldn't talk to each other, and cryptic errors that my Stack Overflow searches only made more confusing. Result: I have a Docker image that is probably offended at me and refuses to cooperate. I feel more lost than before. Failure, again. The Current State: Analysis Paralysis 😵 The Additional Dilemma: Is Prisma My Friend or My Foe? Am I just adding an unnecessary layer of complexity? Should I ditch Prisma and go back to raw SQL queries to simplify things, or is it precisely the tool that, if used correctly, could save me?  ( 7 min )

We want coding to be truly global. That’s why the Avocado IDE is fully translated into 23 languages, so you can code comfortably wherever you are. 🟢 About Avocado https://avocado.dimitalart.pl/  ( 6 min )

The rise of AI coding assistants, driven by advancements in large language models (LLMs) and generative AI, has revolutionized the software development landscape. However, this transformation comes with its own set of challenges, often referred to as "the AI coding trap." As developers increasingly rely on AI tools for code generation, debugging, and optimization, they risk becoming overly dependent on these systems, which can lead to a decline in fundamental coding skills, increased technical debt, and security vulnerabilities. This blog post delves into the intricacies of the AI coding trap, exploring its implications across various tech domains while providing actionable insights and best practices to navigate this evolving landscape. As coding assistants like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT…  ( 9 min )

🔍 EDA: Tu Brújula en el Mundo de los Datos Imagina que eres un detective llegando a la escena de un crimen. Tienes pistas dispersas, testimonios contradictorios, y un montón de evidencia. ¿Por dónde empiezas? Por explorar todo meticulosamente antes de sacar conclusiones. El Análisis Exploratorio de Datos (EDA) es exactamente eso: ser un detective de datos. Es el proceso de investigar, examinar y visualizar datos para descubrir patrones, detectar anomalías, y formular hipótesis antes de aplicar técnicas de machine learning. ¿Por qué EDA es tan importante? 1. Conocer a tu "enemigo" Los datos nunca son perfectos. Tienen: Valores faltantes Outliers (valores extremos) Errores de entrada Distribuciones inesperadas Correlaciones ocultas 2. Formular las preguntas correctas EDA te…  ( 11 min )

Resident Evil Requiem on Switch 2: First Off-Screen Look Get your hands on the very first off-screen footage of Resident Evil Requiem running in handheld mode on the Switch 2 straight from TGS 2025. The demo puts you right in Grace Ashcroft’s shoes as she navigates dimly lit corridors, all while evading a relentless stalker. From frame rates to texture details, this sneak peek shows how Capcom’s latest horror outing holds up on Nintendo’s new hardware—and trust us, the scares are just as real on the go. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

I wanted to share a library I put together: LatencyKit. What it does: Measures RTT (round-trip time) Measures throughput Why: So you can determine not just if a network connection exists, but whether it can reliably send real data under current conditions. It helps answer questions like: Can I stream or upload without too much lag or drop? Will packet delays or throughput limits make my app feel sluggish? Is the network good enough for real-time communication, or just basic reachability? If you use it (or try it out), I’d appreciate: Feedback on how well it works in different network environments Ideas for features (e.g. configurable measurement intervals, loss/jitter stats) Issues you see or contributions if you feel like improving it also I cannot find how to make custom urlsession work with AVPlayer (which use for hls and etc...) so, if someone know please help Thanks! 🙏  ( 6 min )

Read the original article：🌤️Weather Forecast Application Utilizing Deferred Background Tasks by HarmonyOS Next 🚩Introduction Hello Everyone! In this article, we will create a simple weather forecast application that demonstrates the use of deferred tasks in HarmonyOS Next. Let me give you an overview of what the app will do. Essentially, it will display the weather forecast for the day and will periodically request updated forecast data to remain current with any changes. If you're not familiar with background tasks and would like to learn more about them, you can refer to my previous article. However, let me briefly explain what a deferred task is. A deferred task is a type of background task in HarmonyOS Next that allows apps to run non-urgent tasks in the background, such as syncing …  ( 11 min )

Project: Recipe Manager A sleek React app powered by KendoReact, designed to help users organize and manage their favorite recipes. Features: Add, edit, and delete recipes. Filter recipes by category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. View top recipes based on favorites. Light & Dark Mode toggle. Responsive design with hover effects and smooth transitions. https://recipe-manager-kohl.vercel.app https://github.com/gracequaye1/recipe-manager Buttons Inputs Dialogs Notifications Charts Grid Dropdowns Tooltips Made with ❤️ by The Duchess of Hackers. Thank you for reviewing my submission!  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the Heroku "Back to School" AI Challenge Study Bud is an intelligent learning companion that transforms how students approach their studies through AI-powered personalization. Built with a sophisticated multi-agent RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architecture, Study Bud analyzes uploaded course materials to create personalized study plans, provides contextual Q&A assistance, and delivers intelligent resource recommendations. Students struggle with: Generic study plans that don't account for their specific course materials, learning style, or constraints Information overload from scattered resources without intelligent organization Lack of personalized guidance that adapts to their progress and knowledge gaps Inefficient study strategies that don't leverage the…  ( 10 min )

So, we just learned what a network is. Great. But here’s the next question: how are those networks actually arranged? That’s where topologies come in. A topology is basically the map or blueprint of a network. It shows: Which device connects to which. How data flows between them. What the network looks like logically and physically. Think of it like city planning. The way you arrange the roads, houses, and traffic lights will decide how smooth traffic is — or if you’re going to end up in gridlock at 9 AM. Because not all network “cities” are built the same way. Some are cheap but unreliable, some are super-fast but expensive, and some break if you sneeze too hard at them. Topologies help us figure out: Which designs perform better under load. How expensive they’ll be to build (cables, dev…  ( 8 min )

Conclusion I've decided to close the chapter on this part of my journey, and this piece is a documentation of my learnings. Sheltah was intended to be a real estate platform that provided users with a great experience wherever they were in their journey. Some of the core features included: Granular search - users could sort and filter listings by price, number of bathrooms, parish, postal zone, etc. Tools and resources - like mortgage calculators and educational blog posts. Analytics - to help realtors better understand their followers and the performance of their listings. Having a weak value proposition. The product was good, but not 10X better than current alternatives. It was simply not a big enough pull for users or for myself. Not starting small. The overhead of setting up and ma…  ( 7 min )

This will be hard, mainly regarding how I came into class very late; however, after reading more about Frankenstein and the Coming Wave. I've started to better understand the true connections and the message that they both start to have. Mainly with the Coming Wave, it was difficult at first to navigate and read into as it was a really long book, but after grabbing a fresh cup of grapes and a comfortable spot, it allowed me to fully enjoy and catch up on chapters as well. I like how, mainly in Frankenstein and the Coming Wave they talk about the "Almost Human" concept. (I'm going to be honest) that part was from CHAT GPT the "Almost Human" due to how it honestly made sense after it describes the assignment in better regard after the following prompt I put into it. However, with Victor so f…  ( 7 min )

Next.js 프로젝트를 AWS에 배포할 때 고려해야 할 점. 첫번째. CloudFront + S3 S3는 AWS에서 제공하는 객체 스토리지 서비스로 배포방식은 Next.js 프로젝트를 npm run build 후 생성되는 결과물 폴더를 그대로 업로드 하여 생성된 주소로 접근하는 것이다. 하지만 이 방식은 Next.js의 SSR기능을 사용할 수 없다. 그렇다면 굳이 Next.js 프로젝트를 S3로 배포할 큰 이유가 없어 보인다. React 프로젝트에 적합한듯 두번째. ECS (vercel은 운영으로 가져가기엔 너무 비쌈, 무료버전 또는 MPV 단계에서 적합 AWS Amplify도 많이 쓴다고 해서 찾아봤는데, 워드프레스가 AWS로 진화한 느낌... 아래 글은 제가 작성한 글을 바탕으로 ChatGPT에서 수정을 요청한 글입니다. 가독성을 위해 함께 첨부합니다! Next.js로 만든 프로젝트를 AWS에 배포하려고 할 때, 가장 먼저 고민하게 되는 건 어떤 방식으로 배포할 것인가입니다. 대표적인 두 가지 방법을 비교해보며 어떤 선택이 적절한지 정리해봤습니다. S3는 AWS에서 제공하는 객체 스토리지 서비스로, 정적인 파일을 저장하고 서빙하는 데 최적화되어 있습니다. Next.js 프로젝트를 npm run build 한 후 생성된 out 폴더(혹은 .next → HTML export된 결과)를 S3에 업로드하고, CloudFront를 통해 CDN으로 배포하는 방식입니다. 장점: 비용이 저렴하다. 정적인 웹사이트(CSR 또는 SSG)에 적합하다. 배포가 간단하고 빠르다. 단점: Next.js의 핵심 기능 중 하나인 SSR(Server-Side Rendering) 을 사용할 수 없다. 동적인 라우팅, API Routes 등 서버 기능을 쓸 수 없다. 즉, 이 방식은 사실상 Next.js를 정적 사이트 생성기(Static Site Generator) 로만 활용할 수 있을 때 의미가 있습니다. 그래서 엄밀히 말하면, React 프로젝트(또는 Next.js의 SSG만 사용하는 경우)에 더 적합한 배포 방식입니다. Next.js의 SSR이나 API Routes 같은 서버 기반 기능까지 온전히 활용하고 싶다면 ECS가 좋은 선택입니다. Next.js를 Docker 컨테이너로 감싸서 ECS에서 실행하면, Next.js의 모든 기능(SSR, API, ISR 등)을 사용할 수 있습니다. 장점: SSR, API Routes, ISR 등 Next.js의 서버 기능을 전부 지원한다. 확장성과 유연성이 높아 대규모 트래픽 대응이 가능하다. 단점: 초기 설정이 복잡하고 인프라 지식이 필요하다. 비용이 상대적으로 높다. 특히 운영단계에서 인프라 제어권이 중요한 경우(트래픽 최적화, 로깅, 보안 설정 등), ECS는 매우 강력한 선택지입니다. Vercel AWS Amplify 결론 정적 사이트만 필요하다면 → CloudFront + S3 SSR, API 기능까지 활용하려면 → ECS 빠른 MVP, 프로토타입 개발에는 → Vercel(무료 버전) Next.js는 단순한 프론트엔드 프레임워크가 아니라 프론트와 백엔드를 함께 다룰 수 있는 하이브리드 웹 프레임워크입니다. 어떤 기능을 활용할지에 따라 배포 전략도 달라져야 합니다.  ( 7 min )

Arquitetura Cliente-Servidor na Web Moderna: REST e GraphQL Introdução O modelo cliente-servidor é uma das arquiteturas fundamentais da computação distribuída. Desde as décadas de 1980 e 1990, esse paradigma orienta o desenvolvimento de sistemas baseados na interação entre clientes, que solicitam serviços, e servidores, que os fornecem. Esse conceito, continua sendo a base da maioria das aplicações distribuídas. Na Web moderna, a arquitetura cliente-servidor ganhou novas formas de implementação, especialmente com a popularização das APIs REST e do GraphQL, que adaptam os princípios clássicos para atender às necessidades atuais de escalabilidade, flexibilidade e integração em tempo real. Este artigo analisa como essas tecnologias aplicam o modelo cliente-servidor na prática e…  ( 8 min )

It began on a long flight from Melbourne to Singapore. I struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger another tech enthusiast and we dove into how remote work, especially post-pandemic, has reshaped the pace and nature of software product engineering. We explored geo-technological shifts, the rise of distributed teams, and the surprising ways asynchronous collaboration is accelerating innovation. It was one of those rare, thought-provoking exchanges that linger long after the seatbelt sign turns off. I wanted to share some of those insights with my fellow tech professionals, architects, and peers who are navigating this async-first world with curiosity and ambition. For decades, geography dictated opportunity. If you weren’t in Silicon Valley, London, Bangalore or Melbourne, you were o…  ( 8 min )

AI is not committed to truth, but rather to predictability and pleasing, which is why it sounds like an emotional mirror programmed to return smiles 😀 Dissolving our cognitive dissonance 🫠 Strengthening information bubbles and inhibiting our critical thinking 😳 With this, I urge you: master AI before it masters you. Past months were a dive into the chromatic abyss of AI influencing the human being, so I want to highlight the quote above 👆 that I've been advocating in my recent speech about my perspective on how to implement Agent Event Driven Architecture over AWS Summit and The Developers Conference. Here's something that'll blow your mind: what if your medical system didn't just process data, but actually reasoned about it and looked like Doctor House but without all those 💊s 😅, a…  ( 12 min )

🎶 Prologue: A Symphony of Resilience Imagine a symphony orchestra conductor, gracefully guiding musicians through a complex performance. When a single note falters, the maestro doesn’t halt the show—they adapt, rebalance, and keep the music alive. The Circuit Breaker pattern mirrors this elegance in distributed systems, transforming failures into controlled, graceful degradation. In the intricate world of microservices, where each component is a vital "musician," resilience is not just a feature—it’s mission-critical. Let’s dive into the art and science of implementing this pattern in a cutting-edge ecosystem. Our system is a harmonious, multi-layered ecosystem where every component plays a pivotal role: Presentation Layer & API Gateway Symfony 6.4 conducts the flow, serving as an A…  ( 9 min )

Adrienne Harris, who took office in 2021, will leave the New York Department of Financial Services on Oct. 17.  ( 28 min )

Notabene Flow introduces pull payments and recurring subscriptions for cross-border stablecoin transactions.  ( 29 min )

Tether's XAUT and Paxos' PAXG, the two largest gold-backed tokens, posted record monthly trading volumes in September as spot gold pushed above $3,800.  ( 29 min )

Both agencies are moving forward "in lockstep" on similar efforts to open the policy gates to crypto businesses, which Atkins told reporters is the "top priority."  ( 30 min )

A recent rule change allows exchanges to list crypto ETFs without individual SEC review, streamlining the process, with approval potentially happening any day.  ( 30 min )

Stellar’s token rallied from $0.36 to $0.37 in a 24-hour window, fueled by dual breakout phases and explosive final-hour trading volume.  ( 30 min )

Jump Crypto’s Firedancer development team has submitted a proposal, known as SIMD-0370, that would remove the block-level compute unit limit.  ( 28 min )

BTC's perpetual open interest and funding rates are rising again, QCP Capital noted.  ( 28 min )

Hedera’s native token posted a 2.37% gain over the past 24 hours, with surging volumes reinforcing bullish momentum despite broader market uncertainty.  ( 29 min )

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 29  ( 33 min )

Following last week's big swoon, crypto markets returned to tracking gains in stocks and gold.  ( 30 min )

The hire marks a push to scale Algorand’s tech stack and deepen the company's U.S. presence.  ( 28 min )

The purchase brings DL's mining fleet to 5,195 machines, with a hashrate of 2.1 exahashes per second (EH/s).  ( 27 min )

Stablecoins, the fastest-growing part of digital finance and crypto, will only fully succeed if regulators match their borderless design with cross-border collaboration, argues Patrick Hansen, the Senior Director of Strategy & Policy at Circle.  ( 31 min )

The broker maintained its buy rating on the stock and raised its price objective to $16 from $12.  ( 30 min )

Solana (SOL) was also a top performer, gaining 2.9% over the weekend.  ( 25 min )

A pilot project used Chainlink's infrastructure to extract and validate data, producing unified records in near real-time and reducing manual work and error.  ( 28 min )

The network secures $103 billion across more than 2,500 projects with partners such as Swift, DTCC and JPMorgan.  ( 29 min )

Crypto, cash and "moonshot" on the balance sheet now total $11.6 billion, said the company.  ( 28 min )

Last week's bitcoin purchase was funded through common stock sales and perpetual preferred stock issuance.  ( 27 min )

October is the month in which bitcoin, on average, posts its best returns.  ( 31 min )

Unchained and analyst Checkmate highlight how iShares Bitcoin Trust leveraged ETF options have reshaped flows and bitcoin’s volatility profile.  ( 29 min )

Your day-ahead look for Sept. 29, 2025  ( 37 min )

Firm introduces Ethereum staking benchmark as foundation for ETFs, derivatives, and credit markets.  ( 28 min )

Integration allows fintechs and enterprises to settle in EURAU, claimed to be the first euro stablecoin under BaFin’s e-money license.  ( 28 min )

SWIFT is working with a group of over 30 financial institutions to build a ledger based on a prototype by Ethereum developers Consensys.  ( 27 min )

The move could be a vote of confidence for London's financial center, and would make Revolut the first company to simultaneously list in New York and enter the FTSE 100.  ( 28 min )

Collaboration aims to streamline digital asset credit markets for banks and asset managers.  ( 29 min )

Morgan is an Express middleware library that examines HTTP requests and logs details of the request to an output. It is one of the most popular Express middleware libraries with over 8,000 GitHub stars and more than 9,000 npm libraries dependent on i...  ( 10 min )

During Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Summit last week, the chipmaker gave us a look at the benchmark performance of its X2 Elite Extreme laptop processor, alongside the performance metrics of the 8 Elite Gen 5. As we mentioned previously, we were unable to share the expected performance of the laptop processor at the time, but with the […] The post Here Are The Benchmark Numbers Of The Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Proton announced that its upcoming eMAS 5 EV will be available for booking from 4 October 2025, with further information to be revealed via a live stream event held on the same day. As you may recall, the electric hatchback was first unveiled earlier this year during the Malaysia Auto Show (MAS 2025), with details […] The post Proton eMAS 5 To Open For Booking On 4 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

For the longest time, we knew very little about OnePlus’ upcoming flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 15. Now, after months of waiting, we now know what it looks like, as the consumer electronics brand finally debuted the design of the handset. Teasers of the new design originated from the company’s official Weibo page. Though the official […] The post OnePlus 15 Design Officially Revealed On Weibo appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has announced a partnership with four big names in tech to improve its own digital capabilities. These other companies are Adobe, Google, Visa and Skyscanner. The improved digital capabilities will, in turn provide a more seamless travel experience for customers. According to a report by DagangNews, each of MAG’s partners […] The post Malaysia Aviation Group Partners With Tech Giants To Improve Digital Capabilities appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

It wouldn’t surprise us in the least if, in 2025, the current generation of young adults didn’t know or understand the pains many pre-broadband era folks (this writer included) experienced in using a dial-up modem to access the internet. For YouTuber The Serial Port, they decided to pay homage to the medium of internet delivery […] The post YouTuber Streams Video Via 12 56K Dial-Up Modems appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

realme has released a teaser of a Game Of Thrones (GOT) themed realme 15 Pro, created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Themed “Own Your Real Power”, the device offers design elements inspired by HBO’s fantasy TV show, which itself is based on the novel series of the same name by author […] The post realme Teases Limited Edition “Game Of Thrones” realme 15 Pro appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The Huawei Watch GT 6 series is not the only new product to debut at today’s event. The brand also unveiled the Watch Ultimate 2 as the sequel to last year’s Watch Ultimate. Like its predecessor, the premium smartwatch sports a zirconium-based liquid metal case and ceramic bezels. The watch display is a 1.5-inch 466 […] The post Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 Debuts In Malaysia; Priced From RM3,499 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 36 min )

Huawei has officially launched the Watch GT 6 lineup, succeeding last year’s Watch GT 5 series. As with the previous generation, this set of smartwatches features a regular model and a pro variant. Starting off with the vanilla version, it comes in two sizes: 41mm and 46mm. The smaller model sports a 1.32-inch 466 x […] The post Huawei Watch GT 6 Series Arrives In Malaysia; Priced From RM999 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 37 min )

Two years ago, we saw Meta saying that it would be offering EU users an ad-free experience in exchange for a subscription fee. More recently, it looks like the Facebook and Instagram parent in expanding this to the UK. And the subscription prices here look to be much lower as well. In the announcement post, Meta […] The post Meta Expands Facebook, Instagram Ad-Free Subs To The UK appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

After a three-year hiatus, GWM’s subsidiary brand, Ora, has unveiled the new self-styled Ora 5. In addition to the launch, it is also being reported that the EV will be the brand’s first mass-production vehicle. The first images of the all-electric (EV) SUV were revealed some weeks ago. Design-wise, the EV still retains the key […] The post GWM Unveils The Ora 5 EV SUV In China appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

AMD recently submitted a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) that suggests the company wants to vastly improve the performance of the current DDR5 memory standard. It outlines what the company calls a “high bandwidth memory module architecture”, and should boost data rates for the memory standard to double what it is currently […] The post AMD Files Patent For Improved DDR5 Memory Architecture appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Google teased a lot of upgrades that are coming to the Pixel Buds Pro 2 during its Made by Google event. Now, the tech giant is finally rolling out the update that gives the earbuds in question adaptive audio, gesture controls, and more. First on the list is the Adaptive Audio feature, which can be […] The post Google Begins Rollout Of Pixel Buds Pro 2 Update appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Nikon, through its official distributor Futuromic, has launched the new Nikon ZR full-frame camera in Malaysia. The model, first introduced globally earlier this month, is developed in collaboration with RED Digital Cinema Inc (RED). The ZR features a 24.5MP full-frame CMOS sensor with a partially stacked design similar to the Z6 III. Despite this, the […] The post Nikon ZR Launches In Malaysia; Pre-Order Starts From RM9,688 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

LG has added two new members to its UltraGear line up of gaming monitors, each of a different size. These are the UltraGear OLED 32GX870A and UltraGear OLED 45GX950A, with the first two numbers indicating their sizes. The latter is also wider, at a 21:9 aspect ratio. Both of them feature what the brand calls […] The post LG Announces UltraGear OLED 32GX870A, 45GX950A Monitors; Priced From RM7,729 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

A new automaker has entered Malaysia’s growing fleet of electric vehicle brands, Microlino, a brand that specialises in electric microcars that are inspired by bubble cars. They are also developed by Zurich-based Micro Mobility Systems, and is assembled in Turin. Its latest model, Microlino 2.0, was previewed locally just recently, marking Malaysia as its first […] The post Microlino 2.0 Microcar Previewed In Malaysia appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Earlier in the year, Apple executives confirmed that they delayed Apple Intelligence, the tech giant’s own AI system based on Siri, as they are overhauling the virtual assistant with various capabilities. Though we don’t know the full extent of this overhaul, it was recently reported that the company has developed a ChatGPT-inspired app as a […] The post Apple Reportedly Developed ChatGPT-Like App To Help Test New Siri appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Samsung has yet to say much about its upcoming tri-fold smartphone, beyond confirming that it exists. However, leaks have been abundant, and this time we have a few more animations showcasing the foldable’s interface. While most of them focus on the multitasking features on the so-called Galaxy Z Trifold, there is one other noteworthy detail […] The post Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold Leak Shows 100x Zoom Capabilities appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

The OPPO Find X9 lineup is set to make its debut in a few weeks. Not too long ago, the company confirmed it is working on releasing an optional camera kit for the upcoming flagship series. This add-on is part of the brand’s collaboration with Hasselblad and features an external telephoto converter lens. Now, this […] The post OPPO Unboxes Hasselblad Teleconverter Lens Ahead Of Find X9 Series Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Apple is preparing to ramp up production of its next generation of Macs, according to Mark Gurman. In the latest Power On newsletter, the Bloomberg journalist wrote that the company is “nearing mass production of its next MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs and two new Mac monitors.” The refreshed lineup is expected to launch between the […] The post Apple Reportedly Nears Mass Production Of New MacBooks And Displays appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. US investigators are using AI to detect child abuse images made by AI Generative AI has enabled the production of child sexual abuse images to skyrocket. Now the leading investigator of child exploitation…  ( 21 min )

The need to cut emissions and adapt to our warming world is growing more urgent. This year, we’ve seen temperatures reach record highs, as they have nearly every year for the last decade. Climate-fueled natural disasters are affecting communities around the world, costing billions of dollars.  That’s why, for the past two years, MIT Technology…  ( 18 min )

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This project demonstrates a simple real-time data pipeline that streams live cryptocurrency prices from the Binance API, publishes them to a Kafka topic (hosted on Confluent), consumes them with a Kafka consumer, and stores the results into a PostgreSQL database (hosted on Aiven). It’s a hands-on learning project for integrating streaming platforms with databases, ideal for practicing Data Engineering fundamentals. Producer (kafka-producer.py) Connects to the Binance API. Publishes live price data to a Kafka topic (binance). Consumer (kafka-consumer.py) Subscribes to the Kafka topic. Parses each message. Inserts records into PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL Database Hosted on Aiven. Stores parsed records for querying and analysis. Create a .env file with your Kafka and PostgreSQL credentials: # Kafk…  ( 7 min )

The Hidden Dangers of Digital Independence Introduction: The Dawn of Digital Autonomy Imagine an AI assistant that doesn't just respond to your commands but anticipates your needs, makes decisions on your behalf, and operates independently across your digital ecosystem. This isn't science fiction—it's the emerging reality of autonomous AI agents. These sophisticated systems represent a fundamental shift from reactive tools to proactive, decision-making entities that can plan, reason, and act with minimal human oversight. While these agents promise unprecedented convenience and efficiency—managing our calendars, optimizing our workflows, and controlling our smart homes—they also introduce a new category of privacy risks that challenge our traditional understanding of data prote…  ( 10 min )

This week we went through the process of merging different branches and generally working in parallel with different features. Explicitly performing merges was something I Was not familiar with. In most of the foss projects I have contributed on, it is pretty much a standard that your code would get into the main branch through a pull request(which, in theory is a merge on approval). There's two small features I implemented for my project represented in the following issues: Issue-31 issue-32 These were pretty straightforward to implement and required minimal effort on my side, perhaps the most repetitive thing done was adjusting the tests to some new members I added on the core datastructures, but aside from that It went very smooth. The imporance of parallel branches <<<). After that it…  ( 7 min )

This is a submission for the Heroku "Back to School" AI Challenge I built Teacher Assistant, a web application that helps educators generate structured lesson plans in minutes. Teachers often spend significant time every day designing lesson plans, which can be repetitive and time-consuming. This application leverages AI to streamline the process: educators simply upload the document they intend to teach (e.g., a textbook chapter, reading material, or notes), and the system generates a context-aware lesson plan tailored to the grade level, topic, and duration specified by the teacher. The generated lesson plan includes: Step-by-step teaching activities Required materials Timed sections for better pacing Formative quiz questions with answers Differentiation for two levels (support & extensi…  ( 7 min )

Blockchain sparked a global fascination with decentralized trust, but its environmental footprint sparked urgent questions. Here’s a concise, reader-friendly look at what “green blockchain” means, why it matters, and how the industry is changing. Why the Conversation Is Shifting toward Green Blockchain When people first heard about blockchain, “trust without a middleman” sounded revolutionary. Yet a big challenge followed: certain blockchain networks rely on energy-hungry methods to verify and record transactions. The energy appetite is most visible in networks that use Proof of Work, where powerful computers race to solve puzzles. Crypto mining—central to this model—can consume large amounts of electricity, raising environmental concerns even as it underpins security and incentives. The c…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. For the KendoReact Free Components Challenge, I built Flip Samurai, a flashcard learning app that helps you master any subject through spaced repetition. 👉 Live Demo: flipping-samurai.vercel.app Source Code: GitHub Repo Even though I don’t have much frontend experience, building with KendoReact made the process surprisingly smooth. Its free components gave me everything I needed to create a polished, responsive, and accessible UI without getting stuck on small details. Collections – Group flashcards by topic. Folders – Organize collections into folders. Favorites – Mark your most important collections. AI-Generated Collections – Instantly create flashcards with AI (powered by Fastify + Google Gemini). Import/Export – Back …  ( 7 min )

🎯 El punto de partida Cuando escuchamos "Machine Learning" o "Aprendizaje Automático", muchas veces pensamos en robots inteligentes o sistemas que parecen tener vida propia. Pero la realidad es mucho más fascinante y accesible de lo que imaginamos. El aprendizaje automático es una rama de la inteligencia artificial que permite a las computadoras aprender y tomar decisiones a partir de datos, sin ser programadas explícitamente para cada tarea específica. Piénsalo así: en lugar de escribir miles de líneas de código para que una computadora reconozca un gato en una foto, le mostramos miles de fotos de gatos y otros animales, y la computadora "aprende" por sí misma a distinguirlos. Recomendaciones de Netflix: ¿Te has preguntado cómo Netflix sabe exactamente qué película te va a gustar? ML a…  ( 7 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I am not a designer nor an image editor. However, I find myself going to Google every now and then, searching on background remover, light enhancing, etc. I go to Figma as well to add some effects, or apply masks or whatever. As a casual image editor, I need what works right a way with the fewest clicks possible. I am not willing to invest my time on learning something I need few times a month. Figma is great. However, when any tool start to get traction. The team behind it start to seek growth and domination. Figma and Canvas started as simple tools that do one or two things. Now, they require a learning curve to achieve things. These days, I find myself going to Excalidraw to be honest to draw my creatives for posts or wh…  ( 10 min )

Introdução Com o avanço das tecnologias, o desenvolvimento de sistemas vem se tornando cada vez mais acessível e ágil. Ao mesmo tempo, cresceu a complexidade das estruturas necessárias para acompanhar as demandas e expectativas cada vez maiores do mercado. No entanto, surge a reflexão sobre como essa complexidade se comporta em sistemas de menor porte, especialmente no contexto de startups. Diante disso, surge o questionamento: deve-se adotar uma arquitetura mais sofisticada apenas para acompanhar padrões tecnológicos impostos pela indústria, ou manter uma estrutura monolítica simples pode ser o caminho mais eficiente no estágio inicial de um negócio? Segundo Fowler (2015), a arquitetura monolítica ainda se mostra uma alternativa viável em projetos emergentes, pois oferece simplicidade, …  ( 9 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I built Data Analyses — Automate Wizard, a small React app that helps users import tabular files (CSV/XLSX), automatically analyzes the dataset, and generates polished, accessible charts and dashboard cards using KendoReact Free Components. The app’s goal is to let non-technical users get immediate insights from an uploaded spreadsheet: auto-detects numeric / date columns, suggests the most useful charts and small dashboard cards (totals, averages, top categories), aggregates and prepares data for charts (bar, line, pie, donut, area), offers a Chart Wizard for manual column-to-chart mapping, accepts exported charts (PDF, PNG, SVG) and lets users pin them to the dashboard. I focused on usability (one-click suggestions + prev…  ( 8 min )

TL;DR: Deep research the feature, write the documentation first, go YOLO, work backwards... Then magic. ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ I my last post, I outlined how I was using Readme-Driven Development. In this post, I will outline how I implemented a 50-page RFC over the course of a weekend. My steps are: Step 1: Design the feature documentation with an online thinking model --dangerously-skip-permissions) Open a new chat with an LLM that can search the web or do "deep research". Discuss what the feature should achieve. Do not let the online LLM write code. Create the user documentation for the feature you will write (e.g., README.md or a blog page). I start with an open-ended question to research the feature. That will prime the model. Your exit criteria is that you like the documentation or promotional …  ( 8 min )

Managing invoices can often feel overwhelming — especially for freelancers, startups, and small businesses. Professional Invoice Generator — a free, browser-based tool that helps you design, preview, and export professional invoices in minutes. This project is open-source, works entirely in your browser, and requires no installation. 🔗 Live Demo: belcantorest.me Source Code: GitHub Repository Unlike traditional invoicing software or expensive SaaS platforms, this generator is: 🖥 100% browser-based (no backend or database required) 🌍 Supports US and EU (VAT) invoice styles 🖼 Lets you upload your company logo for branding 📲 Generates QR codes for instant payments 💾 Allows you to save/load JSON data for future use 🖨 Exports directly to PDF or Print ⚡ Key Features Seller & Buyer details Invoice number, issue date, and due date Multiple currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, INR, JPY, BTC, and more Discounts and customizable tax rates EU extras: VAT IDs, IBAN/SWIFT support Smart item management (add, duplicate, remove, clear all) Bank and payment details with QR code generation Real-time invoice preview Open the demo. Fill in your company & client details. Add items, taxes, and discounts. Customize payment details (bank, SWIFT, reference). Preview your invoice in real time. Export as PDF or print directly. Freelancers who need quick, professional invoices Small businesses avoiding complex accounting tools Startups that want a free and customizable invoicing system This project is released under the MIT License — free to use, modify, and share. 🔗 Try it now: belcantorest.me GitHub Repository 👉 If you find this tool useful, feel free to ⭐ the GitHub repo and share it with others!  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. Healthcare in Africa faces critical accessibility challenges. Millions of lives are lost because patients cannot effectively communicate their symptoms to healthcare providers. With 1,500 to 3,000 languages spoken across Africa, language barriers between patients and healthcare providers create significant obstacles to quality care. Consultify revolutionizes telemedicine by enabling context-aware RAG and multilingual communication. The platform addresses the critical language barrier problem in African healthcare through intelligent symptom understanding, automated doctor selection, and real-time multilingual consultation capabilities. Key Features: Intelligent Symptom Clerking - Users describe symptoms to an AI agent with …  ( 7 min )

Tired of leaking secrets into .env files, and frustrated by the friction of existing tools, I built a simple CLI to separate config from secrets without the overhead of vaults. If you don't live under a rock, you have at one time used dotenv files in some project to create/edit your configuration, or used it as a config file for something you made or cloned for self hosting. Most frameworks and languages support them, and if not, its pretty easy to create something to import and use them (at least at a basic level). This is notable because it provides simplicity in a ocean of configuration frameworks while serving A LOT of the need for the developer and users. But, trouble starts when you decide you want to store secrets inside dotenv files. Don't get me wrong, dotenv are great for simplic…  ( 11 min )

On Wednesday this week, I had my very first interview for an internship role at a software engineering company. Nerves were high, the stakes felt even higher, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. I joined the call, introduced myself to the interviewer, and we got started. Things began smoothly… until they didn’t. The Beginning The interviewer started with the classic question: “Tell me about yourself.” I had prepared well for this, so I answered confidently. We quickly moved on to my projects. He focused on my blockchain-based voting system and asked me to explain the architecture, data flow, and the essential parts of the app. I walked him through the user interface, the smart contract functions, the backend, and how I used the MVT framework to tie it all together. Up to this point, everythi…  ( 7 min )

Loading JavaScript efficiently is critical for any website's performance. At Prisma Media, we made this transition several years ago, and the solution we use today remains reliable and effective across all our sites. Our pages must load scripts in a defined order while bundling resources efficiently. The typical sequence is: Consent management User connection Site resources (e.g. styles, scripts) Third-party scripts (e.g. Google Tag Manager, analytics) Back in 2018 we relied on scriptjs, a small library that lets you load scripts programmatically and control execution order. We placed our calls to scriptjs in a tag just before and listed each resource in the exact order we needed. But two problems became clear over time: Performance: page rendering was delayed Maintenance:…  ( 8 min )

Mixing Night with 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis is back for a FREE audio livestream on 10/1/2025’s Back to School Night. Ken (credited on 114 Gold & Platinum records) will demo the mix techniques behind hit records, share practical tips on mixing, recording and career growth, and host a live Q&A. Viewers can also win awesome gear giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker. Catch the show on the Mixing Night Audio TikTok channel, subscribe for updates, and explore extras like ALLCOMP, the GreenHAAS plugin deal, mix critiques on SoundBetter, merch and more on the Mixing Night Audio website. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Escape the Pentatonic Trap in One Lesson Join today’s livestream where we’ll dive into the real scales the pros swear by, moving you beyond the usual pentatonic patterns and unlocking fresh sounds for your playing. Act fast: The Scale Matrix guide (3.5+ hours, 25+ scales and modes) is 50% off until midnight ET. This Early Access price disappears tonight—grab it now at guitarscales.co! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Ryder Cup’s Secret Weapon: Custom Ball Markers Jon Millman’s pandemic pastime of crafting personalized ball markers morphed into Golf Life Metals, the go-to for tour pros. His claim to fame? The exact marker Rory McIlroy used to seal his career grand slam at the 2025 Masters. Now both Team Europe and Team USA will tee off at Bethpage Black in the 2025 Ryder Cup sporting Millman’s bespoke markers—proof that even the tiniest gear can make a big impact. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? Bryan Bros Golf had an epic day teeing off with the US Junior Champion and they’re buzzing about it! They’ve rolled out a newsletter, Discord server, and Twitch channel so you can catch all the action and hang with the crew. On top of that, they’re showcasing their favorite golf gear and exclusive discounts—everything from Rhoback apparel and Foresight Sports launch monitors to Bushnell lasers, LAB putters, Takomo clubs, and Bruce Bolt gloves. Don’t miss the affiliate hooks and be sure to subscribe on YouTube and follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Game Theory dives into just how devastating Donkey Kong’s iconic Smash punch really is—using real‐world physics and stats to figure out if DK could actually level everything in his path. The episode also spotlights his beefed‐up strength in the new Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch. It’s all brought to you by sponsors Boot.Dev and Theorywear (use the handy discount codes!), with a shoutout to the writers, editors and sound designer who made it happen. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei throws you into the shoes of Atsu, a fresh-faced protagonist hell-bent on settling the score. You’ll slice through enemies, sneak past guards and uncover secrets as you chase down those who wronged you. Set against a backdrop of Feudal Japan, the game masterfully balances serene beauty—like misty mountain shrines and blooming cherry trees—with brutal, blood-soaked combat. If you’re into revenge tales wrapped in samurai lore, Atsu’s journey is a must-play. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

This guide synthesizes critical information on routing, IP address management, and switching, transforming complex topics into understandable principles. By understanding how data travels, how devices get their identities, and how networks protect themselves from catastrophic failures, you build the foundational knowledge required of a skilled network professional. Part 1: Core Concepts in Routing and IP Address Management Screenshot from https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/computer-networks/what-is-routing/ 1.1 The Routing Table: The Network's GPS At its core, a router's job is to forward traffic to the correct destination. It accomplishes this using a routing table, which is essentially a map or a set of directions. When a packet arrives at a router, the router consults its routing table t…  ( 12 min )

1. Introduction Printing is one of those technologies people rarely think about—until it stops working. Despite the rise of paperless workflows, printing remains deeply embedded in both personal and professional environments. Whether it's the receipt from your local coffee shop, the label on an Amazon package, or a contract printed in an office, some form of printing made it possible. Introduction Network Printers and Print Architecture Installing and Configuring CUPS on RHEL/CentOS/Rocky Supported Printing Protocols Adding a Printer via Command Line Common CUPS Commands Cheat Sheet Where We Are Now Final Thoughts In enterprise settings, printing continues to drive key business functions—from invoicing and compliance documentation to shipping and logistics. It’s a technology that's every…  ( 9 min )

The infrastructure driving the Real World Assets (RWA) Tokenization is far more complex than the headlines suggest. While institutional giants like BlackRock command attention with multi-billion-dollar tokenization initiatives, the real future of this market depends on the technical architecture being built at the protocol layer. The RWA tokenization market has grown to $24 and could reach $10 trillion by 2030. But for Web3 founders, developers, and institutional builders, the question goes beyond market size. Instead, they're focused on which technical foundations will support that growth. This article analyzes the RWA market from a developer's perspective, which focuses on protocol adoption, on-chain liquidity, technical benchmarks, and infrastructure challenges. The competition among b…  ( 12 min )

MongoDB uses the WiredTiger storage engine, which implements Multi‑Version Concurrency Control (MVCC) to provide lock‑free read consistency, similar to many RDBMS. Unlike many RDBMS, it follows a No‑Force/No‑Steal policy: uncommitted changes stay only in memory. They are never written to disk, and committed changes are written later — at checkpoint or when cache eviction needs space — into the WiredTiger table files we have explored in the previous post, persisting only the latest committed version. WiredTigerHS.wt). This enables the system to reconstruct snapshots from earlier points in time. In the previous article in this series, I described all WiredTiger files except WiredTigerHS.wt, because it was empty: ls -l /data/db/WiredTigerHS.wt -rw-------. 1 root root 4096 Sep 27 11:01 /data/…  ( 12 min )

Before diving in, make sure you have finished part 3 of the series. → In the previous parts of this series, we built the foundation for a Kubernetes operator, explored how to expose and manage custom resources and implememnted a custom search API. Now, let’s take the next step: implementing fully custom APIs inside Kubernetes. This allows you to present complex, aggregated, or domain-specific custom logic directly through the Kubernetes API. Sometimes, the built-in API and operator capabilities aren't enough, especially when dealing with complex data relationships or when you need fine-grained control over the data retrieval process. In these cases, you can implement fully customized services using an aggregation API. When Simple Solutions Fall Short Traditional solutions like eager loadin…  ( 11 min )

Before diving in, make sure you have finished part 2 of the series. → Kubernetes is an incredibly powerful container orchestration platform, but it has some limitations you should be aware of. One key challenge is its limited data filtering capabilities. While it excels at managing and scaling workloads, the platform doesn't include an advanced query engine out of the box. This means you can't easily perform complex, fine-grained searches or data manipulation directly within Kubernetes, which can be a roadblock when you need to find records based on full text search for example. Don't let this limitation discourage you! The good news is that there are many robust alternatives for advanced data filtering and full text search that integrate seamlessly with Kubernetes. These external solution…  ( 12 min )

Before diving in, make sure you have finished part 1 of the series. → Now that you've completed the first part of this series, you're ready to implement your core business logic within the controller. Your kubebuilder command has already generated a controller stub for you; all you need to do is edit the internal/controller/task_controller.go file. In this section, you'll learn how to react to different events within your cluster and create new events in Kubernetes to signal important state changes. package controller import ( "context" corev1 "k8s.io/api/core/v1" apierrors "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/api/errors" "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/runtime" krand "k8s.io/apimachinery/pkg/util/rand" ctrl "sigs.k8s.io/controller-runtime" "sigs.k8s.io/controller-runtime/pkg/cl…  ( 11 min )

What is Kubernetes and Why It's So Popular Kubernetes is an open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It groups containers that make up an application into logical units for easy management and discovery. The popularity of Kubernetes stems from its ability to solve many of the challenges associated with managing modern, distributed applications. It provides a standardized way to handle container orchestration, ensuring applications are resilient, scalable, and portable across different cloud and on-premise environments. By abstracting the underlying infrastructure, Kubernetes allows developers to focus on writing code rather than worrying about operational complexities. At the heart of Kubernetes is the concept of a desired…  ( 13 min )

As developers, we often work with audio, whether it's for notifications, games, or media applications. Understanding the underlying physics of sound, specifically decibels (dB) and hertz (Hz), can be incredibly beneficial, especially when working with tools like the Web Audio API. oscillator.type = 'sine'; // or 'square', 'sawtooth', 'triangle' www.unitly.info to be incredibly helpful. It's a great resource for any developer working with audio.  ( 6 min )

The Observer pattern is very commonly used in JavaScript. Whenever a state change is bound to an event, that state becomes observable through the event. As the name suggests, the functions that are subscribed to an event act as observers and receive notifications whenever the event is triggered or updated. Let’s understand this design pattern with a simple JavaScript example. Imagine we have two input fields: one accepts a number, and the other displays a progress bar whose width increases based on that number. In this case, the progress bar is an observer of the number input field—it subscribes to the input field’s events and updates whenever the value changes. To implement this, we first create a JavaScript function where each host maintains its own list of observer functions. These fun…  ( 7 min )

Hoy día los clientes están buscando reducir costos de contact center mediante la automatización de procesos y resolución de consultas de sus clientes. En ese contexto Amazon Connect se presenta como una alternativa que permite la integración con los servicios de AWS como Lex o Bedrock para la generación de bots conversacionales que resuelvan esta necesidad y permitiendo escalar los casos que no se pueden resolver a un agente humano. Dentro de esta necesidad, uno de los puntos críticos es el manejo de la omnicanalidad, es decir que independientemente de la plataforma desde donde los clientes se contactan (WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, etc.) debemos tener una plataforma unificada donde recibir y responder a esos mensajes. Si bien en la documentación lo presentan como una solución …  ( 9 min )

Hace ya algunos meses AWS lanzó un nuevo examen, el Certified AI Practitioner que, junto al Cloud Practitioner, componen el nivel fundacional del esquema de certificaciones de AWS. Y acá es donde tenemos que hacer una aclaración importante, si bien es un examen fundacional no necesariamente va a ser fácil, o al menos no tanto como puede ser el CCP, ya que si bien no requiere un conocimiento profundo de todos los temas si nos van a preguntar sobre puntos muy variados sobre el mundo de la inteligencia artificial y va a ser necesario que conozcamos no sólo los servicios de AWS que existe para nuestros proyectos de AI o ML sino también tener idea de conceptos fundamentales como pueden ser algoritmos, tipos de entrenamiento, prompt engineering, etc. AWS nos brinda para sus exámenes una guía con…  ( 9 min )

​​Resumo​ A arquitetura cliente-servidor é um dos pilares da computação distribuída, sustentando aplicações que demandam alta disponibilidade, escalabilidade e desempenho. Nos últimos anos, a linguagem Go, desenvolvida pelo Google, tem se consolidado como uma alternativa promissora para a construção de aplicações web escaláveis, devido à sua simplicidade sintática, gerenciamento eficiente de concorrência e desempenho próximo ao de linguagens compiladas tradicionais. Este artigo tem como objetivo discutir a utilização da linguagem Go no desenvolvimento de aplicações baseadas na arquitetura cliente-servidor, destacando suas principais características, vantagens e desafios. Além disso, apresenta-se um exemplo prático de implementação de um servidor HTTP em Go, evidenciando sua capacidade de l…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. Team Dashboard is an enterprise-grade team performance dashboard that revolutionizes how managers track productivity, attendance, and KPIs across distributed teams. Built with React and powered by KendoReact's professional UI components, this application transforms complex performance data into actionable insights. Problems Solved: Data Accessibility Challenge: Traditional performance management often involves scattered spreadsheets, complex reports, and time-consuming data gathering. Team Dashboard centralizes all employee metrics in an intuitive, searchable interface. Historical Analysis Bottleneck: Managers typically struggle to access past performance data quickly. Our AI-powered natural language query system allows i…  ( 10 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis for a free monthly live audio Q&A where he demos the mix techniques that power hit records. With over 30 years in the major-label game and credits on 114 gold & platinum albums, Ken dives into mix bus magic, production tricks, recording tips and career advice—all while answering your burning questions in real time. Expect awesome giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker, plus links to snag exclusive deals on AllComp and GreenHAAS, mix critiques on SoundBetter, merch and more. Tune in on the Mixing Night Audio channel for the next show and level up your mixing game! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair – Bambú | A COLORS SHOW Colombian MC Penyair rolls through COLORS with a super chill, meditative take on his fresh single “Bambú,” hot off the heels of his album Filantropía. Hailing from Suba, Bogotá, he lets the minimal stage vibes do the talking, spotlighting every beat and lyric without distraction. And as always, COLORS serves up that signature stripped-back setting—just a clean canvas to let artists flex their unique sound, reminding us why it’s the go-to spot for discovering something raw and refreshing. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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Escape the Pentatonic Trap in One Lesson Today’s livestream is all about the scales the pros actually use—so if you’re tired of overplaying that same old pentatonic box, tune in and level up your fretboard knowledge. Plus, heads up: the Scale Matrix guide (3.5+ hours, 25+ scales and modes) is 50% off until midnight ET. This is your last chance to snag Early Access pricing before it’s gone for good! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Ryder Cup’s Secret Weapon: Custom Ball Markers What started as a pandemic hobby for Jon Millman has turned into a must-have for golf’s elite. His Golf Life Metals markers famously helped Rory McIlroy seal his career Grand Slam at the 2025 Masters—and now both Team Europe and Team USA will rock his creations at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Want more insider golf goodies? Swing by GOLF.com for tour news, gear reviews, course rankings, and exclusive interviews with your favorite pros. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR The Bryan Bros had an epic day teeing off with the US Junior Champion and couldn’t be more pumped about the experience. They’re challenging themselves (“Can we beat the US Junior Champ?”), hyping up the fun, and shouting “Let’s go!” They’ve also dropped all their hookup links—join their newsletter and Discord, follow on Twitch and social, and snag sweet gear deals (Rhoback, Foresight launch monitor, Bushnell rangefinder, LAB Putters, Takomo, Bruce Bolt Gloves) with their promo codes. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

MatPat dives into quantifying Donkey Kong’s iconic punch from Smash Ultimate and the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza, breaking down its fictional force and real-world equivalents to see just how catastrophic it’d be. Expect number-crunching, physics comparisons, and plenty of comedic flair as he uncovers whether DK could really obliterate anything in his path. Oh, and you’ll spot a few sponsor shout-outs—from Boot.Dev for sharpening your coding skills to royalty-free beats via Epidemic Sound—alongside a Theorywear merch drop announcement and the usual MatPat credits. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei throws you into the shoes of Atsu, a revenge-driven protagonist navigating a gripping tale of vengeance in Feudal Japan. The game’s stunning, serene landscapes clash with raw, brutal violence, creating an immersive world that balances beauty and bloodshed. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

TL;DR: Konami shipped over a real-world puzzle box inspired by a Silent Hill f conundrum, and our buddy Kurt is on the case. In this vid, Kurt unboxes the eerie contraption and methodically pokes, prods, and twists his way through each mechanism. Expect tense moments, satisfying clicks, and maybe even a few jump scares as he tries to crack this horror-themed brainteaser. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Crimson Viper is back in Street Fighter 6, making her explosive return when the game launches on October 15, 2025. In this preview, two Level 7 CPU opponents go head-to-head, letting you check out some of C. Viper’s slickest new tech and flashy combos in action. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Last year, we heard too much about AI and AI technology. Names such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Deepseek are well-known in the internet community. Many people don't see themselves without their hints and help in everyday life. Almost all software developers are using tools like Copilot, Cursor, and Windsurf in their working routines. However, in the development community, I encountered the ignorance of one tool that is worth paying attention to. "Amazon Q Developer". A former Amazon product, "CodeWhisperer", became a part of Amazon Q Developer. It is a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered conversational assistant that can help you understand, build, extend, and operate software applications. This product was made generally available on April 30, 2024. Over the years of constant dev…  ( 8 min )

If you've ever wanted separate email addresses for different purposes — without creating new accounts — Gmail makes it easy with +aliases. official Gmail blog back in 2008 — and it still works today Gmail allows you to create unlimited variations of your email address by adding a +alias before @gmail.com. Example: johndoe@gmail.com Just add +logarchive before @gmail.com: johndoe+logarchive@gmail.com You can add as many as you like — for example: johndoe+audit@gmail.com ⚠️ You do not need to set these up in Gmail. johndoe@gmail.com. Using Gmail +aliases helps you: Organize your inbox — create filters that match To: johndoe+logarchive@gmail.com and automatically label or file them. Track signups — use a unique alias for each service to know where email leaks come from. Simplify life — no extra accounts to manage, no extra passwords to remember.  ( 6 min )

💡 Validating Dates in Java: From Manual Checks to Efficient Solutions 📅 Dates may look simple, but they’re full of tricky edge cases. What about February 29 on a non-leap year? Or April 31, which doesn’t exist? Or an input like 13/40/2025? Validating dates properly is crucial in many applications, from booking systems to financial software. In this post, we’ll go step by step—first manually, then using Java’s built-in libraries—and see why both approaches matter. 🔨 The Manual Approach Before jumping to built-in classes, it’s worth understanding how date validation works under the hood. Let’s build a simple program that validates MM/DD/YYYY. ✅ What We Check Month must be 1–12. Day must fit the month’s max days. February needs special handling for leap years. Year range should be reasonab…  ( 7 min )

When many clients ask for the same expensive data at once (web-scrape, ML inference, DB aggregation), singleflight lets one worker do the work and shares the result with everyone else. This saves CPU/memory, prevents thundering-herd disasters, and often reduces cost by 90%+ for duplicated work. You have an API endpoint that performs an expensive operation — for example: Spinning up a headless browser to scrape a dynamic webpage Running a heavy database aggregation Generating an ML prediction or report Each call takes 3–5 seconds and consumes significant CPU and memory. What happens if 100 users request the same data simultaneously? Without optimization: 100 expensive operations, 100x CPU/memory, possible server crash With singleflight: 1 operation, result shared with 99 others instantly On…  ( 8 min )

Earlier this month, I couldn't help but think, what if I could have a mini AI-Powered Dungeon Master (DM)? What if I could run game-ready DM in the cloud that remembers your character, generates quests, and scales for free-tier fun? Well, with some finagling (utilizing Amazon Bedrock Agents and serverless building blocks), I created my prototype. In this walkthrough, I’ll show you how I built this Serverless DM Agent using Amazon Bedrock, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, and S3. You’ll learn the architecture, see the code, and be able to deploy it yourself with AWS CDK. And on top of it all, it costs less than a monthly coffee subscription! The Serverless Dungeon Master Agent is a proof-of-concept that combines Amazon Bedrock's AI capabilities with a fully serverless AWS architecture. Here'…  ( 16 min )

Compliance isn't a feature you bolt on later. It's a foundation you should build on from the start. With Genesis DB, GDPR support isn't an afterthought - it's native, streamlined, and ready the moment you spin it up. Genesis DB was created with GDPR-ready principles at its core. No hacks, no after-market tools - just clean, built-in APIs that make privacy compliance as simple as running your database. Erase a user's data history with a single command: One API call to wipe all events for a given subject Audit trails to log every deletion request for compliance checks No orphans - related data is cleaned up automatically Data Portability - Out of the Box Give users back control of their data, instantly: Structured JSON export of complete event histories CloudEvents-native format for true interoperability Why GDPR-Ready Matters Stay compliant from day one - no scramble when requests arrive Earn user trust by showing privacy isn't just a checkbox Simplify development with APIs that handle the hard parts Future-proof your stack as privacy laws continue to evolve Genesis DB is GDPR-ready by design. That means you don't just store events. You store them responsibly. Getting started is easy: Genesis DB  ( 6 min )

Hello, I'm Maneshwar. I'm working on FreeDevTools online currently building *one place for all dev tools, cheat codes, and TLDRs* — a free, open-source hub where developers can quickly find and use tools without any hassle of searching all over the internet. Before diving into next-sitemap, it’s helpful to recall why sitemaps and robots.txt are valuable: A sitemap.xml (or a set of sitemaps) helps search engines (Google, Bing, etc.) discover the URLs in your site, know when pages change (via ), and understand how “important” pages are (via and ). A robots.txt file tells crawlers which paths they should or should not access. It can also point to the sitemap(s). For modern frameworks like Next.js, which may have a mix of static pages, dynamic routes, server-sid…  ( 12 min )

Ensuring Secure Access and Data Transfer Introduction It is crucial to monitor internal services, such as FTP and SSH, to ensure secure and reliable communication within a company. Because these services are frequently used for remote access and file transfers, their availability and security are crucial. Frequent monitoring can ensure compliance with security policies and help identify any issues, such as unauthorized access attempts or service outages. Objective Detailed Procedure: Install & Configure FTP Service (vsftpd): Update repo *Installation of FTP port * Start and enable it: sudo systemctl start vsftpd && sudo systemctl enable vsftpd Check it's listening: ss -tlnp | grep:21 Other Open ports In the dashboard, click "Add New Monitor". install ssh Port liste…  ( 7 min )

Sometimes you run into a weird issue that is hard to debug. This was one of those times. I was working on a Lambda function that was supposed to retrieve a secret from AWS Secrets Manager. However, I kept getting random InvalidSignatureException errors in production. The issue arose in our production environment, where the Lambda function would sometimes throw InvalidSignatureException errors when making calls to AWS services. This was perplexing because around 99% of the requests were successful, and the errors seemed to occur randomly. After extensive debugging and investigation, I discovered that the root cause of the issue was related to how the AWS SDK client was being initialized in our codebase. We had implemented a Repository pattern, and in the constructor of the repository, we we…  ( 8 min )

*AI-Powered Test Automation: A Case Study in Orchestrated E2E Test Generation Abstract The Challenge: Moving Beyond Manual Automation Architectural Design and Generative AI Pipeline 2.1. The Orchestration Layer: FastAPI and LangChain 2.2. The Multi-Modal Processing Flow Complex Reasoning (Test Ideation & POM Generation): Tasks requiring high-level conceptual understanding (like drafting test scenarios or creating the initial POM structure) are routed to powerful, general-purpose External LLMs (such as Gemini, OpenAI, DeepSeek, and MetaAI). Specialized Tasks (Visual Locator Refinement): Tasks involving image analysis (like confirming a locator's position on a screenshot) are handled by Specialized AI Models built with PyTorch and HuggingFace libraries. These models provide the necessary Computer Vision capabilities to overcome the flakiness of traditional locators. Autonomous QA Capabilities and Framework Usage Technical Framework and Libraries Used Project Reference (Private Repository): Access to the detailed repository architecture, code structure, and demonstration is available upon request for interested parties. GitHub Reference: https://github.com/saswatam/Generative_AI_RobotFramework_E2E-Test-Automation  ( 8 min )

When building modern web applications, every detail of your UI matters — including the editor your users interact with daily. Froala’s WYSIWYG Editor is already known for its clean design and powerful features, but did you know you can take it even further? With customizable skins and icon packs, you can transform the editor’s look and feel to perfectly match your brand or design system. Whether you want to align it with your company’s style guide, keep up with the latest design trends, or simply create multiple themes you can switch between with ease, Froala makes it possible. From subtle tweaks to complete visual overhauls, the editor becomes a seamless part of your website rather than just an add-on. In this article, we’ll walk you through two practical, step-by-step examples of customi…  ( 12 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I created KendoManager, a 🌟 feature-rich, enterprise-grade project management & collaboration platform with modern UI/UX patterns. Here's what it offers: 📋 Task Management: Create, edit, delete tasks; track progress 📊; assign priorities 🔝; attach files 📎; manage due dates 🗓️; support parent-child tasks 🌱. 👥 Team Collaboration: Real-time member status 🟢🟡🔴; task-based comments 💬; @mentions with notifications 🔔; team profiles 🧑‍💼. 📅 Calendar & Scheduling: Event scheduling 🕒; multiple calendar views 🗓️; date marking 🎯; visual analytics 📈. 📊 Analytics & Reporting: Task distribution charts 📊; monthly trends 📅; KPI tracking 🎯; interactive dashboards 🖥️. 📂 File Management: Upload/download files ⬆️⬇️;…  ( 7 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. Simple and intuitive interal invoice and receipt automation and record-keeping for small businesses and individuals, this is actually an mvp for an internal tool we built for a client! minus API integration features we couldn't include in a public demo. Built by me and @atrox102 Demo: http://e0c0840gowcw0sk4kwk084c8.91.99.210.25.sslip.io/ Repository: https://github.com/Atrox102/kendo-contest Button Input DatePicker DropdownList NumericTextBox Card Form Dialog Chart Grid, GridColumn, GridToolbar Loader ProgressBar  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night: Back to School Night – 10/1/2025 Ken Lewis (2× Grammy winner, 30+ years in major‐label world, 114 Gold & Platinum credits) is back with his free monthly Mixing Night Audio livestream—this time dubbed “Back to School Night.” Tune in for a live Q&A, watch Ken break down the exact mix bus tricks he uses on hit records, and pick up insider tips on production, mixing, recording and building your career. Bonus: stick around for giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker, plus links to all the gear, merch and critique services you’ll ever need (Allcomp, GreenHAAS, SoundCheck, social channels and more). Don’t miss it! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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The Ryder Cup’s Custom Merch You Didn’t Know About Jon Millman’s pandemic pastime—handcrafting custom ball markers—has become golf’s best-kept secret. His work caught fire on Tour when Rory McIlroy used one of Millman’s markers to clinch the 2025 Masters and complete his career grand slam. Now, Golf Life Metals is teeing up both Team Europe and Team USA with those same bespoke markers for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? We spent an unforgettable day teeing it up alongside the US Junior Champion—epic shots, friendly rivalry, and non-stop laughs made it one for the books. Along the way we dropped all our favorite gear recs (Rhoback, Foresight launch monitors, LAB putters, Bushnell lasers and more), shared exclusive discount codes, and invited everyone to join our newsletter, Discord community, and Twitch channel for behind-the-scenes action. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory: How DEADLY Is Donkey Kong’s Punch? Game Theory dives into the pure ape power behind Donkey Kong’s signature punch—from high-stakes Smash matches to the new Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch 2. Expect hilarious comparisons, math-driven benchmarks, and the grand reveal of just how much damage DK can really dish out. This episode is proudly sponsored by Boot.Dev (use code THEGAMETHEORISTS for 25% off), and don’t miss the fresh Theorywear merch drop. Big props to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, and sound designer Yosi Berman. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei Review Ghost of Yōtei drops you into the shoes of Atsu, a brand-new protagonist hell-bent on revenge. As you slice through Feudal Japan’s serene landscapes and savage battlefields, the game nails a perfect balance between breathtaking beauty and raw, brutal action. With each encounter, Atsu’s personal vendetta unfolds against a backdrop of cherry blossoms and clashing steel—making every moment feel both poetic and pulse-pounding. This review explores how that blend of elegance and violence drives a gripping tale you won’t forget. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

When we think about SEO (Search Engine Optimization), many developers assume it’s something only marketers need to worry about. But the truth is, SEO and development go hand-in-hand. A well-coded, optimized website makes it much easier for search engines to crawl, index, and rank your content. In this article, I’ll share some important SEO practices that every developer should know while building modern websites and web applications. 1. Website Performance and Speed Search engines (especially Google) consider page load speed as a direct ranking factor. A fast website not only ranks better but also improves user experience. Best practices for speed optimization: Minify assets: Compress CSS, JavaScript, and HTML. Use caching: Implement server-side caching (Redis, Laravel Cache) and browser c…  ( 10 min )

It was a moment for our time — two long-time Go programmers pondering the future of their language, and how it will be impacted by AI... "The bar to accept deliverables is very low..." said Quebec-based programmer Dominic St-Pierre, who's been building software systems for the last two decades. And after running some tests with Claude, "I'm sorry, but it's not good code. And I would not want to be in a team that produced that kind of code." Laughing, he said, "I don't want to maintain code that the AI generates, because it's mostly not good." During an interview on St. Pierre's podcast, Go author John Arundel pushed back. Is bad software produced by AI any worse than bad software produced by humans? St. Pierre believes "The amount of things that the AI is outputting is overwhelming!" But Arundel says "I've decided that I'm going to feel optimistic, reasoning this is going to bring lots of people into the world of programming, which is a fun world..."  ( 6 min )

For more than a decade, Node.js has been the default runtime for JavaScript on the server. Its massive ecosystem, powered by npm, has shaped modern web development. But in recent years, Deno has been quietly building momentum. As 2026 approaches, many developers are asking: Is this finally the year when Deno breaks through and takes a bigger share of the backend world? Node.js was released back in 2009, and it has matured into one of the most widely used runtimes in the world. Its advantages are clear: Massive ecosystem: Millions of npm packages covering almost every use case imaginable. Vibrant community: Tutorials, StackOverflow answers, frameworks like Express, NestJS, and Fastify. Battle-tested stability: Node powers huge platforms like LinkedIn, PayPal, and Netflix. How…  ( 7 min )

🔹 How Application Load Balancer (ALB) works Metaphor: Think of ALB as a restaurant receptionist. You (the customer) arrive at the restaurant (the ALB). The receptionist greets you, asks: “What do you want?” (parses your HTTP request). Depending on what you ask for (e.g., menu section: sushi vs. pizza), the receptionist decides which waiter/kitchen section to send you to (routing rules: path-based, host-based). You don’t walk directly into the kitchen — the receptionist terminates your request, figures it out, and then forwards it on your behalf. Because the receptionist handled your order, the waiter/kitchen may see the receptionist’s name, not yours — unless the receptionist leaves a note (the X-Forwarded-For header with your original IP). Key idea: ALB = layer 7 (application-aware), r…  ( 7 min )

In the modern software development landscape, Git isn't just a tool—it's the foundational language of collaboration and code integrity. Yet, many developers only scratch the surface, treating Git as a simple save button. To truly excel, you need to move beyond git add . and git commit -m 'update'. This is where the LabEx Git learning path steps in. Designed for beginners, this roadmap transforms theoretical knowledge into practical mastery through hands-on, interactive exercises. We've curated three critical labs that will elevate your version control skills from functional to expert, focusing on the core mechanics that define professional Git usage. Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 25 minutes Learn how to work with Git's staging area, add and ignore files, view changes, and unstage modifications. Master essential Git commands for effective version control. Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial → Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 30 minutes Explore the power of Git's history tracking capabilities. Learn how to navigate, search, and analyze your project's timeline using various Git log commands and techniques. Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial → Difficulty: Beginner | Time: 30 minutes Learn advanced Git commit operations including amending commits, reverting changes, cherry-picking, and interactive rebasing. Enhance your version control skills and learn to manipulate your Git history like a pro. Practice on LabEx → | Tutorial → These three labs are not just exercises; they are intensive training sessions designed to instill the muscle memory required for professional version control. By completing them, you will gain confidence in managing the staging area, navigating complex histories, and surgically manipulating commits. Stop treating Git as a black box. Start mastering the fundamentals that underpin every successful software project. Dive into the LabEx Git path today and transform your relationship with your code.  ( 8 min )

Introduction As the adoption of AI accelerates in 2025, engineering and product teams are faced with growing complexity in deploying and managing Large Language Model (LLM) applications. The diversity of model providers, evolving capabilities, and dynamic pricing structures make direct integration unsustainable for organizations aiming for reliability and operational efficiency. LLM gateways have become a critical infrastructure layer, enabling seamless multi-provider access, intelligent routing, observability, and robust security. This blog provides a comprehensive, technically authoritative review of the 5 best LLM gateways for scaling AI applications in 2025, highlighting their features, strengths, and ideal use cases. An LLM gateway acts as a unified control plane between AI applicat…  ( 8 min )

Meta Platforms, the parent of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is reportedly in early talks with Google Cloud to adopt its Gemini AI models. If finalized, the collaboration could reshape the global ad industry, as Meta and Google are direct competitors in online advertising. While the discussions are still exploratory, the move raises big questions about competition, privacy, and the future of AI-driven ads. Meta staffers have suggested fine-tuning Google’s Gemini and Gemma models using Meta’s ad data. The talks are still in early stages, with no official agreement. Market reactions: Meta’s shares dipped slightly, while Google’s stock gained after the news. The possibility of Meta leaning on a rival’s AI suggests: Challenges in scaling its in-house AI systems Pressure to keep its ad targeting competitive A shift toward hybrid AI stacks, where even rivals collaborate when the stakes are high What’s Next? https://servicemda.com/articles/meta-in-talks-to-use-googles-gemini-to-boost-ad-targeting-power  ( 6 min )

It always starts with a script. A quick Sharp resize here, a bucket upload there. Six months later, you’re juggling corrupted HEIC files from iPhones, angry support tickets about cropped foreheads, and a stack of technical debt that makes your “simple” profile image file uploader feel like a mini-project of its own. Sound familiar? Let’s walk through how moving from a DIY script to a service-based approach transforms the humble “upload a profile picture” feature into something robust, scalable, and actually pleasant — for both you and your users. Key Takeaways DIY scripts don’t scale — what starts as a simple resize ends up a full-time maintenance burden. Blocking uploads kill UX — users shouldn’t be stuck waiting for server-side processing. Filestack Picker upgrades instantly — mu…  ( 9 min )

📊 Amazon EFS Throughput Modes Feature Provisioned Throughput Mode Bursting Throughput Mode How throughput is determined You explicitly set the throughput you want (MiB/s), independent of how much data is stored. Throughput scales with the amount of data stored in the file system (1 MiB/s per GiB of data, with burst credits). Best for Workloads with high throughput demands but low storage size (e.g., dev tools, CMS, web serving, frequent read/write workloads). Workloads where throughput demand scales with storage size and workloads are spiky (e.g., big data analytics, content repositories). Performance consistency Guarantees consistent, predictable throughput regardless of file system size. Can burst to high throughput temporarily, but sustained throughput is limited by file sys…  ( 7 min )

Introduction In Phoenix we set out to build perpetual panels — panels that don’t just open, display data, and close, but stay alive as dynamic, self-refreshing windows of the swarm. This vision materialized with the NPC Simulator panel, a cockpit-style control board wired into an autonomous swarm agent. It demonstrated how Phoenix panels can stream live state, accept control commands, and provide immediate, sensory feedback. Most GUIs render state once, then rely on manual refresh. Phoenix panels work differently: Session-aware – Each panel binds to a unique session_id, scoping all inbound/outbound events. Event-driven – Panels subscribe to bus channels like: inbound.verified.npc_simulator.gameboard.response.{session_id} Self-refreshing – Each incoming payload triggers redraws. …  ( 8 min )

🧠 Unleashing AI Agents with Node.js: Build an Autonomous GPT-Powered Web Scraper in 50 Lines! The future of the web isn’t just reactive — it’s autonomous. Enter AI agents, your self-operating bots that do the digital legwork. Let’s build one! 🙌 You get a new project. The first task? Research. News, competitors, APIs, docs—you're in ten tabs deep before your coffee cools. What if an AI agent could: Search for relevant content Decide which links to visit Extract valuable content Summarize it for you All while you sip your cold brew? Guess what? With Node.js + OpenAI GPT + Puppeteer, you can make that happen. In under 50 lines! This isn’t just a scraper. It’s an autonomous, reasoning agent, making decisions on your behalf. Let me show you how. Node.js for scripting Puppeteer for headless …  ( 9 min )

In a lively Tested livestream excerpt, Adam Savage tackles fan questions about whether the fame of MythBusters strained his partnership with co-host Jamie, and shares handy cosplay wisdom on how to shoulder the weight of heavy costumes comfortably. He then moves on to heartfelt advice for a kid whose art got trashed, spills the beans on how he juggles and preserves multiple skills over the years, and even weighs in on the quirky debate of holding on to your hip bone after replacement surgery. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night is back on October 1, 2025 with 2-time Grammy winner Ken Lewis hosting a FREE live audio Q&A for Back to School Night. With 30+ years in the major-label game and credits on 114 Gold & Platinum records, Ken will demo pro mixing techniques, share insider tips on the mix bus, production, recording and career growth, and answer your burning questions in real time. Tune in for giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker, plus exclusive resources like Mix Critiques on SoundBetter, GreenHAAS deals, merch drops and easy ways to subscribe and register for future shows. Don’t miss the fun, the learning, or the swag! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, hailing from Suba, Bogotá, takes over the COLORS stage with a hypnotic, meditative performance of his brand-new track Bambú, hot on the heels of his album Filantropía. The stripped-back setup lets his distinctive flow and the song’s lush vibes take center stage. COLORSxSTUDIOS continues to dig up fresh talent and showcase them in a minimalist aesthetic—no distractions, just pure sonic style. Perfect for anyone who wants their music served raw and real. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village This piece serves as a quick promo for Noah Lefevre’s new book Century of Song, complete with handy links to pick it up at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon, or Indigo. It also throws in a demo of “The Foggy Dew” by Dancing Willow for a little musical flavor. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

When Jon Millman turned a pandemic hobby into crafting custom ball markers, he never imagined pro golfers would bite—but he was spot on. His Golf Life Metals marker famously helped Rory McIlroy seal his career grand slam at the 2025 Masters. Now those same personalized discs are in play at Bethpage Black, with Team Europe and Team USA teeing off at the 2025 Ryder Cup armed with Millman’s little good-luck charms. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Summary The Bryan Bros had a blast hitting the links against the US Junior Champion and couldn’t wait to share the excitement—think epic shots, friendly competition, and all the hype that comes with facing off against one of America’s best young golfers. Beyond the on-course action, they’re rolling out discount codes and affiliate links for their favorite gear (Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell Golf, LAB Putters, Takomo, Bruce Bolt Gloves) and inviting everyone to join their newsletter, Discord community, Twitch streams, and social channels for even more golf content. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

AI Camouflage: Hiding Data in Plain Sight with Adversarial Networks Tired of cat-and-mouse games with eavesdroppers? Imagine sending sensitive data as clear as day, while rendering it completely unintelligible to unauthorized eyes. It sounds like science fiction, but it's now within reach. The core idea is to use adversarial machine learning to create a specialized "cloak" for your data. Think of it like an advanced form of steganography, where the information's very structure is subtly altered to mask its true meaning. This "cloak" is applied by a carefully trained adversarial network before transmission and removed by a corresponding network at the intended destination. It’s like adding a secret ingredient that only the right decoder can unlock. The key is crafting these networks to no…  ( 7 min )

Game Theory’s latest video takes a deep dive into Donkey Kong’s legendary punch—crunching the numbers behind his Smash Bros. knockouts and showing just how obliterating those knuckle sandwiches get in the new Donkey Kong Bananza. Along the way, MatPat’s episode is powered by Boot.Dev (snag 25% off with code THEGAMETHEORISTS) and the fresh Theorywear drop. Shout-outs to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, sound designer Yosi Berman, and our music partner Epidemic Sound. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei introduces Atsu as its new protagonist, dragging you into a fierce revenge quest set against the lush yet brutal landscapes of Feudal Japan. Between moments of quiet beauty and sudden violence, the game weaves a gripping story that keeps you invested in Atsu’s journey for vengeance. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Solving This REAL Silent Hill f Puzzle Box Konami decided to blur the lines between game and reality by sending Kurt a fully functional puzzle box straight out of Silent Hill f. The challenge is real, the vibes are creepy, and every twist and turn might unlock more than just a hidden compartment. Armed with curiosity (and maybe a touch of horror-fan bravado), Kurt dives in headfirst, navigating each intricate mechanism to see if he can crack the box’s dark secrets. Will he emerge victorious, or end up as confused as someone lost in the fog? Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

C. Viper makes her fiery return in Street Fighter 6, which drops on October 15, 2025. Capcom’s latest tech demo has two Level 7 CPUs going head-to-head to showcase her signature gadgets and explosive combos. This high-level CPU match gives fans a sneak peek at Viper’s electrifying arsenal—think seismic hammer, burnout, and sky-high aerial assaults—boasting both flashy visuals and competitive depth. Enjoy the burn! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Project Retrograde just dropped its exclusive announcement trailer, and it looks like a wild ride. You play as a bounty hunter in a shattered world, using a Gungfu-powered combat system to punch, kick, and scavenge your way through eerie ruins. As you explore, you’ll uncover clues to the apocalypse that tore humanity apart—soak up the pulse-pounding action and piece together the mystery. Coming soon to PS5, Xbox, and PC (Steam). Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

1 INTRODUÇÃO Nas últimas décadas, ocorreu o aumento da complexidade dos sistemas de software, com o aumento da demanda por aplicações distribuídas e escaláveis. 2 O que é REST? O Representational State Transfer (REST) é um estilo arquitetural de software, proposto por Roy Fielding em sua tese de doutorado no ano 2000, que possibilita a comunicação consistente e escalável entre diferentes aplicações web. Sua principal característica é a definição de restrições arquiteturais que, quando aplicadas corretamente, favorecem a simplicidade, a escalabilidade e a independência entre cliente e servidor (FIELDING, 2000). Ao contrário de outros modelos mais rígidos, como o SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), o REST adota princípios mais leves, apoiando-se em padrões já estabelecidos na web, como o p…  ( 8 min )

Every developer in the world has to track their changes in project to easily maintain the code base. What is git and it uses? version control system used for saving history of project and track the changes that you have done everyday on the projects that you are working. who did it? When did they done it? What did they change it? If you have a existing project you can start using git right now by typing the following command in terminal. git init This command is used to initialize the necessary git files like .git in the current directort of the project which consists all the information that we save using git commads and repository details . git init project-name The command is used to create a project with git files in it so that you can directly start using git commands in it and save the changes that you have done. git add . The command git add is used to add the files to the staging area of the git from local system, after which you can commit the files to save the history that you have changed. git commit -m "message goes here" These command is the most important command of all because these command consists of the meessage of the changes you have done upto now. - Lets break the command "commit" These one commits all your changes that you have made and added to the git. "-m" This is the short hand notation of the message that you want to give. " " in the double quatation the actual meassage goes for the changes you have done upto now, the message has to been in such a way that you can identify what you have changed even after you are looking the project several days also you can identify  ( 6 min )

As front-end developers, we’ve all battled with awkwardly stretched images, mysteriously squashed video embeds, or divs that seem to believe geometry is optional. Enter CSS’s aspect-ratio property, our knight in shining layout armour. This property has quickly become a modern CSS favourite. It lets us maintain proportionate layouts without relying on padding hacks, JavaScript workarounds, or obscure "magic numbers." Let’s dive into how it works and why it changes the game. The aspect-ratio property allows you to control the ratio between an element’s width and height. Instead of hardcoding both dimensions, you define the relationship, and the browser does the rest. Here’s the syntax: .element { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; } That 16 / 9probably looks familiar. It’s the widescreen video ratio. …  ( 7 min )

🧭 Dev Log — Weather System Overhaul & Survival Cost Integration Focus: Weather logic expansion, sprite integration, and metabolic survival cost system 🌦 Weather System Overhaul Added missing weather types: Wind, Fog, Hail, Storm Refactored ambient temperature logic to reflect wind chill and seasonal modifiers Replaced raw season strings with SeasonType enum Integrated Enum.TryParse for safe conversion Fallback to SeasonType.Summer if parsing fails Confirmed prefab-safe access to ZoneWeatherProfile and dynamic weather resolution Added manual override via SetWeather(WeatherType newWeather) Logged resolved weather per node and zone for debugging 🧠 WeatherTypeConverter.cs Added fallback logic to default to WeatherType.Clear if JSON parsing fails Ensured compatibility with Survival.Environme…  ( 8 min )

I finally did it. After a long weekend of reverse engineering, hard-coding and vibe-coding, (and sacrificing ☹️ this week's video on AI-Assisted Model Driven App Development) I've finally managed to address a need I had for a while: being able to leverage pacx to streamline the Dataverse plugins registration workflow! Please welcome the new pacx plugin namespace. PACX it's designed to work alongside Power Platform CLI commands, filling gaps and smoothing out rough edges in the plugin development workflow. Think of PACX as the Swiss Army knife that complements your standard toolkit, offering specialized tools for specific scenarios where the standard CLI might feel a bit clunky. The pacx plugin namespace provides a focused set of commands that address common pain points in plugin developme…  ( 8 min )

Apache Zookeeper é um serviço centralizado para manter informações de configuração, nomenclatura, sincronização distribuída e serviços de grupo em sistemas distribuídos. Desenvolvido originalmente pelo Yahoo!, tornou-se um projeto Apache de alto nível e é amplamente usado em ecossistemas de big data. Coordenação distribuída: sincronização entre múltiplos nós Consistência forte: garantias ACID para operações críticas Alta disponibilidade: tolerância a falhas com replicação Performance: baixa latência para operações de leitura Simplicidade: API simples baseada em sistema de arquivos Problema da eleição de líder: Cenário: 3 brokers Kafka precisam eleger um líder para uma partição Sem Zookeeper: Como garantir que apenas um seja eleito? Com Zookeeper: Algoritmo de consenso garante eleição única…  ( 12 min )

Step 1 – Create 3 EC2 Instances Step 2 – Install Ansible on the Host Server (Ansible Control Node) SSH into your chosen host server (Ansible Host): ssh -i yourkey.pem ubuntu@ Install Ansible: sudo apt update sudo apt install ansible -y Step 3 – Copy Private Key to Ansible Host From your local machine, upload the key to the Ansible Host: scp -i yourkey.pem yourkey.pem ubuntu@:/home/ubuntu/.ssh/ On the Ansible Host: chmod 600 ~/.ssh/yourkey.pem Step 4 – Configure the Inventory File Edit the Ansible inventory file: sudo vim /etc/ansible/hosts Add your web servers: [webservers] web1 ansible_host= ansible_user=ubuntu ansible_ssh_private_key_file=/home/ubuntu/.ssh/yourkey.pem web2 ansible_host= ansible_user=ubuntu ansible_ssh_private_key_file=/home/ubuntu/.ssh/yourkey.pem Save and exit. Step 5 – Create Ansible Playbook to Install Nginx Create a playbook file: vim install_nginx.yml Add: - name: Install Nginx on web servers hosts: webservers become: true tasks: - name: Update apt packages apt: update_cache: yes - name: Install Nginx apt: name: nginx state: present Run it: ansible-playbook install_nginx.yml Step 6 – Deploy a Sample Web Page Create a new playbook: vim deploy_web.yml Add: - name: Deploy Sample Web Page hosts: webservers become: true tasks: - name: Copy index.html to servers copy: src: /home/ubuntu/index.html dest: /var/www/html/index.html First, create your sample file on the Ansible Host: echo " Welcome to my Ansible Web Project 🚀 " > index.html Run the playbook: ansible-playbook deploy_web.yml Step 7 – Test Your Deployment With this, you’ve automated the installation of Nginx and the deployment of a web page across multiple servers using Ansible.  ( 7 min )

💡 Ideias de SaaS Baseadas nas Tendências: vasco da gama x cruzeiro, atlético-mg x mirassol, fortaleza x sport recife Aqui estão cinco ideias de projetos SaaS inovadores que aproveitam as tendências atuais no Brasil, focando nas partidas de futebol e nos atletas mencionados: Nome do SaaS: Torcida Digital Problema que resolve: Dificuldade de engajamento entre torcedores que não podem comparecer aos jogos. Público-alvo: Torcedores do Vasco da Gama e Cruzeiro, especialmente os que estão longe de seus clubes. Solução: Plataforma que oferece experiências de realidade aumentada para torcedores, como visualização em 3D do estádio, interações virtuais no dia do jogo, e espaço para torcedores se conectarem e organizarem eventos conjuntos. Modelo de monetização: Assinatura mensal, com planos difer…  ( 8 min )

Building apps with Flutter isn’t just about writing clean code — it’s also about crafting an experience that users remember. Strong branding makes your app stand out, communicates trust, and keeps users coming back. Whether your project is a personal side hustle or a large-scale product, investing in branding is what separates “just another app” from one that feels polished and professional. In this guide, I’ll show you how to brand your Flutter apps like a pro — step by step. Before you dive into code: App Name & Logo → Keep it short, memorable, and relevant. Brand Values → What emotions do you want to spark (trust, fun, productivity)? Voice & Tone → Will your app speak formally, casually, or playfully? 💡 Pro tip: Write a mini style guide with your logo, colors, fonts, and brand rules. I…  ( 7 min )

💡 Theory: Understanding NFS Key Concepts Protocol: NFS uses Remote Procedure Call (RPC) to communicate between the client and server. The client sends an RPC to the server to perform a file operation (like read, write, lookup), and the server executes it and returns the result. Exporting: On the server, a directory must be explicitly exported to specify which clients can access it and what permissions they have. This is typically configured in the /etc/exports file. Mounting: On the client, the remote NFS share is mounted to a local directory (a mount point), making the remote files and directories available to the local system. Stateless vs. Stateful (NFSv3 vs. NFSv4): NFSv3 (Stateless): The server does not maintain information (state) about open files or clients. If the server crashes, …  ( 9 min )

Have you ever wondered what your CSS properties would be like if they were real people? I mean, with all the time you spend with them, don't you wonder what they would be like in real life? Well, I do. Now let me introduce you to some of the persons in the CSS world to see if it feels like you already know them or not! Just lay-out a yoga mat and breathe Meet display: flex, the yoga instructor of CSS. Always talking about alignment, balance, and flow. "Let's center everything with perfect harmony," they say while making your content bend in ways you never thought was possible. They're surprisingly flexible (pun intended) and can adapt to any situation they face. If you ever need some help, you can always count on Flex. Create your own path, it will save you from the queues position: ab…  ( 9 min )

Imagine que você tem um sistema de e-commerce com milhares de transações por minuto. Cada venda, atualização de estoque ou mudança de preço precisa ser refletida instantaneamente em diferentes sistemas: data warehouse, cache de produtos, sistema de recomendações, notificações push. Como garantir que todos esses sistemas recebam as mudanças em tempo real, sem sobrecarregar o banco principal? O Debezium é uma plataforma open-source que resolve exatamente esse problema, capturando mudanças de dados diretamente do log de transações dos bancos de dados e transmitindo-as como eventos de streaming. Debezium é uma plataforma distribuída para Change Data Capture (CDC) que monitora bancos de dados e captura mudanças em tempo real, transformando cada inserção, atualização e deleção em eventos que pod…  ( 7 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Mark your calendars for a free monthly livestream with 2-time Grammy winner Ken Lewis (114 Gold & Platinum credits, 30+ years in the game). Tune in for live mix demos, insider tips on the mix bus, production and recording, and get your burning questions answered—from career advice to track tweaks. Bonus: live viewers can snag gear giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix, and Bettermaker. Catch all the action on the Mixing Night Audio channel and level up your mixes! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair Brings “Bambú” to the COLORS Stage Hailing from Suba, Bogotá, MC Penyair delivers a hypnotic, meditative take on his brand-new single “Bambú,” hot off his latest album Filantropía. Stripped-back visuals and that signature COLORS minimalism let every line and beat shine. COLORSxSTUDIOS is all about spotlighting fresh talent and unique sounds—no distractions, just raw artistry. Catch the livestream 24/7, dive into curated playlists, and follow both COLORS and Penyair across TikTok, Instagram, Spotify and more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes stopped by KEXP on August 1, 2025 to drop a live-in-studio version of “Over,” featuring Natassya Sianturi on vocals/keys, Sinatrya Dharaka shredding guitar and backing vox, Tommy Satrio on drums, Rhesa Filbert holding down bass and vocals, and Sandy Kusuma on percussion/vox. Larry Mizell Jr. hosted the session while Kevin Suggs handled audio engineering and Matt Ogaz mastered the final cut. A five-camera crew captured every moment (shout-out to Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht), with Luke Knecht also editing the footage. Crank up the full performance on KEXP or dive deeper at theemarloes.bandcamp.com. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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The Ryder Cup’s Secret Weapon: Custom Ball Markers When the pandemic hit, Jon Millman took up making custom metal ball markers just for fun—little did he know they’d end up in the pockets of the world’s best golfers. His handiwork made headlines when Rory McIlroy used one to clinch the 2025 Masters and complete his career grand slam. Now Millman’s brand, Golf Life Metals, is gearing up for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, supplying both Team Europe and Team USA with bespoke ball markers. It’s a quirky slice of gear history that’s quietly reshaping golf’s biggest events. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can we beat the US Junior Champion? The Bryan Bros take you along for an epic round of golf against the reigning US Junior Champ—and trust us, their excitement is contagious as they tee off and see if they can hang with the best. Of course, they’ve got all the gear lined up—Rhoback threads, Takomo clubs, Bushnell lasers, LAB putters, Foresight launch monitors and more—plus exclusive discount codes. Don’t forget to subscribe, join their newsletter, hop into the Discord and catch them live on Twitch (and all their socials) to keep up with every swing and shank. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Game Theory’s latest episode (sponsored by Boot.Dev and Theorywear) dives into just how powerful Donkey Kong’s iconic punch is—both in Smash and the new Donkey Kong Bananza. By crunching game physics and real-world data, they estimate DK’s punch force and compare it to everyday benchmarks, revealing some hilariously over-the-top results. Along the way you’ll find discount codes for Boot.Dev (25% off), Theoryverse merch, a link to Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo’s store, and shout-outs to the writers, editors, and sound designer who made it all happen—plus a free trial plug for Epidemic Sound. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei Review Ghost of Yōtei drops you into Feudal Japan alongside Atsu, a brand-new protagonist hell-bent on revenge. Between lush, poetic landscapes and brutal, blood-soaked battles, the game expertly balances serenity and savagery. As you guide Atsu through sprawling temples and moonlit forests, every sword clash feels personal—this is storytelling and combat fused into one unforgettable vengeance saga. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Konami sent over a real-life version of the mind-bending puzzle box straight from Silent Hill f, and Kurt’s taking the plunge into its eerie mechanics. Expect twists, slides and maybe a few screams as he tries to outsmart this horror-themed head-scratcher—will he crack it or get trapped in its nightmare? Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Crimson Viper makes her triumphant return to Street Fighter 6, slated for release on October 15, 2025. This high-level CPU showcase pits two Level 7 computers against each other to highlight C. Viper’s flashy tech and signature combos. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Project Retrograde – Announcement Trailer Highlights Get ready for a wild ride in Project Retrograde, a narrative-driven action survival game from Invercity Games Works. You play as a bounty hunter with a Gungfu-centric combat system that lets you punch, kick, and grapple your way through ancient ruins. Scavenge resources, fight off threats, and piece together the cause of a world-ending apocalypse. Coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC (Steam), Project Retrograde promises intense exploration, survival mechanics, and a story that keeps you guessing. Keep an eye out for more updates—and start practicing those combo chains! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hands-on with Nintendo’s next-gen hits IGN just dropped a preview video where they dive into two of the biggest upcoming Switch 2 titles: Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. The first eight minutes (0:00–8:02) are all about exploring new open-world mechanics and wild encounters in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, then things ramp up at 8:02 as they switch to epic hack-and-slash battles in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Both clips tease fresh spins on beloved franchises—tense boss fights and roaming routes in Z-A, plus the trademark large-scale mayhem of Hyrule Warriors with an imprisonment twist. If you’re hyped for what Nintendo has in store on Switch 2, these hands-on snippets are a must-watch. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hey folks, quick update from our side. For those who don’t know: Now we’re taking it to a bigger stage. 📅 October 3rd https://www.producthunt.com/p/element-to-llm Made with ⚡ by a tiny team that got tired of bad debugging workflows.  ( 6 min )

💡 Are your Laravel queries getting repetitive? Read the full article👉  ( 6 min )

Dear author, Excellent analysis and a very valuable contribution to the community. Your exposition on the weaknesses of “all ports open” deception (fake banners, static responses) caught my attention and motivated me to prepare a practical technical contribution to complement the tool. The goal is to provide mechanisms so that findings are verifiable, resilient against banner-based traps, and manageable by evidence management infrastructures. Below I present the full technical proposal, including example code, detailed line-by-line notes, and a signed report template that can be integrated into the tool’s pipeline. Contribution Summary Integrity and non-repudiation of reports: sign every report with ECDSA P-256 managed by a PKCS#11/HSM module; use canonical JSON serialization for determini…  ( 10 min )

Cloud HPC: How Google Scales High-Performance Computing When you think of Google Cloud, the first thing that comes to mind is usually hosting apps, databases, or analytics. But behind the scenes, Google runs some of the most advanced high-performance computing (HPC) clusters in the world. These clusters power everything from AI training to scientific simulations, using a mix of CPUs, GPUs, and custom TPUs. In this post, we’ll break down how Google Cloud’s architecture works at scale, why different workloads need different hardware, and what it means for performance and sustainability. The days of relying solely on CPUs are long gone. Modern cloud platforms mix different types of hardware, each optimized for different workloads: CPUs – General-purpose workhorses. Google’s C4 machine types…  ( 8 min )

Understanding the critical infrastructure pattern that powers every high-traffic web application Picture this: your application just went viral. Traffic is spiking from 100 to 10,000 requests per second, and suddenly your database starts throwing errors. Connection timeouts everywhere. Your server crashes. Sound familiar? This scenario plays out countless times across the web, and there's one fundamental concept that separates applications that scale gracefully from those that crumble under pressure: connection pooling. Before we dive into connection pools, let's understand what we're optimizing for. When your application talks to a database, it's not as simple as making a function call. Every database connection is actually a TCP socket between your application and the database server. Cr…  ( 10 min )

Terraform is a very popular tool for implementing your cloud Infrastructure as code (IaC). It is only rivalled by the likes of Ansible, Opentofu, Pulumi, etc. If you've used it before, you may be familiar with data sources. In short, data sources allow you to retrieve data from your provider and perform a few specialised functions, as seen below: data "aws_caller_identity" "current" {} data "aws_iam_policy_document" "assume_role" { statement { actions = ["sts:AssumeRole"] principals { type = "AWS" identifiers = ["arn:aws:iam::123456789:root"] } } } In the first example, we are using it to retrieve the account id from the default AWS provider. In the second example, we are creating a reusable policy document that can be assigned to any policy. You can ev…  ( 10 min )

Fun Facts about Advanced SQL 🗄️✨ After diving into Advanced SQL, I found some cool facts worth sharing: 🔹 Fun Facts: ⚡ Fun Fact of the Day: The first version of SQL was called SEQUEL (Structured English Query Language) — later shortened to SQL. SQL #AdvancedSQL #DataAnalytics #100DaysOfCode #Python  ( 6 min )

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, understanding vulnerabilities is essential for developers and system architects alike. A recent incident involving a Postmark backdoor that allegedly downloads emails has raised significant alarms in the tech community. This vulnerability underscores the importance of robust security practices in application development, especially when integrating email services and APIs. In this blog post, we will delve into the technical intricacies of this backdoor, explore its implications, and provide actionable insights for developers to secure their applications against similar threats. Postmark is a popular email delivery service designed to send transactional emails efficiently. It provides a robust API and tools for developers to integrate…  ( 8 min )

For decades, the archetype of the cyber adversary has been the shadowy hacker in a dark room, a lone genius manually typing commands to dismantle digital defenses. This image, while persistent in popular culture, is becoming dangerously obsolete. The modern threat actor is no longer just a human; they are an augmented human, their skills amplified and their speed accelerated by one of the most powerful tools ever created: Artificial Intelligence. The dark side of AI in cybersecurity is no longer a theoretical, science-fiction concept. It is a practical, emerging reality. Adversaries are actively weaponizing machine learning to create attacks that are faster, more scalable, more deceptive, and more adaptive than anything we have faced before. This weaponization is not about creating a senti…  ( 11 min )

Introduction I recently built a Tic-Tac-Toe game using Rust, the Bevy game engine, and WebAssembly. 🦀 Rust: Systems programming language 🎮 Bevy: Data-driven game engine 🧠 Minimax AI: Advanced game algorithm 🌐 WebAssembly: Browser-based deployment 🎨 HTML/CSS: Responsive game interface Interactive Gameplay Click-to-play interface Real-time move validation Visual feedback with colored squares AI Opponent Minimax algorithm implementation Alpha-beta pruning optimization Strategic decision making Modern Web Interface Responsive design Loading animations Clean, gradient-based UI Tech stack badges Game State Management Win detection Draw conditions Easy restart functionality // Key components of the board initialization pub struct BoardState { pub board: [[Option; 3]; 3], p…  ( 7 min )

PostgreSQL 18, released on September 25, 2025, includes major features focused on performance, manageability, and developer experience. This is a landmark release. It’s not just an incremental update; it’s a fundamental shift that directly addresses some of the long-standing performance, operational, and development pain points in high-scale Postgres environments. This release delivers on two major fronts: raw I/O performance gains through asynchronous operations, and critical quality-of-life and indexing improvements that smooth the path for both developers and database administrators. If your business runs on Postgres, upgrading to version 18 is a move that will pay immediate and substantial dividends. The single most consequential change in PostgreSQL 18 is the introduction of a new Asy…  ( 10 min )

Sourcing Data from Different Platforms Using Tableau: A Complete Guide with Real-World Applications Anshuman ・ Sep 28  ( 5 min )

Introduction In today’s data-driven world, decision-making is no longer based on instinct alone. Businesses, researchers, and analysts depend on powerful statistical tools to make sense of massive amounts of data. Two of the most widely used Python libraries for statistical and numerical analysis are NumPy (Numerical Python) and SciPy (Scientific Python). Together, they form the backbone of scientific computing in Python and enable everything from simple descriptive statistics to complex scientific modeling. While many people associate NumPy and SciPy with coding, the bigger picture lies in how they empower analysts to extract insights, validate hypotheses, and understand patterns in real-world data. This article explores their roles in statistical analysis, explains core concepts, and dem…  ( 10 min )

Table of Contents Introduction Why Obsidian HTTP MCP? How It Works What Makes It Nerdy-Perks-Worthy Examples of Cool AI Interactions Setup TL;DR If you’ve been following my Obsidian setup, you know I love keeping my notes synchronized across devices with Syncthing (My Obsidian + Syncthing Setup: A Self-Hosted Cloud for Notes, Backups, and More). But I wanted more than just syncing—I wanted to interact with my notes intelligently, anywhere, anytime. That’s why I developed Obsidian HTTP MCP, a lightweight server built on FastMCP that exposes your Obsidian vault over HTTP using the MCP protocol. With this server, you can: Connect AI clients like Cursor directly to your vault, enabling natural-language search, analytics, and even automated note modifications. Query your notes on demand from…  ( 7 min )

Modern web development is exciting. With JavaScript evolving rapidly and new web APIs emerging constantly, developers can build highly interactive and feature-rich applications. But here’s the challenge: not all browsers support these features natively, especially older ones like Internet Explorer. This is where polyfills come in—a small piece of code that ensures your modern web features work across all browsers, bridging the gap between the old and the new. A polyfill is essentially a patch for missing features in older browsers. It implements functionality that is present in modern browsers but absent in older ones. Think of it like this: if modern browsers speak a new language, polyfills act as translators for older browsers, allowing them to understand and execute your code. Polyfills…  ( 8 min )

Unlocking AI's Imagination: Neuron-Tracing for Next-Gen 3D Models Tired of clunky, pixelated 3D models from AI? Are traditional methods struggling to capture the intricate details of complex shapes? Imagine bypassing the limitations of pixel-based rendering and directly visualizing the underlying 'thought process' of the AI itself. We're talking about a revolutionary approach to 3D model generation: neuron-tracing. Instead of relying on spatial sampling, this technique dives directly into the neural network, analyzing how each neuron contributes to defining the object's surface. Think of it like following the flow of electricity through a circuit board to understand its function, but for AI-generated shapes. By tracking the boundaries created by each neuron's activation, we can construct…  ( 7 min )

Write Elegant Animations in CSS with Dynamic and Composable Keyframes I struggled with bloated CSS animations for years, repeating keyframe blocks until my code felt like a tangled mess. Here’s the usual way we write keyframe animations: @keyframes fadeOut { from { opacity: 1; } to { opacity: 0; } } What happens if you skip the keyframe block entirely and lean on inherited CSS properties? @keyframes fadeToTransparent { to { opacity: 0; } } It works just as smoothly, with half the code. Less clutter, more control. I thought it was just a neat shortcut. Then I realized it lets you dynamically tweak animations using CSS custom properties, and my mind was blown. Let’s dive into how this works, plus a bonus tip to make your animations pop. Core Concept Explained When…  ( 8 min )

Every time we start a new Node.js project, we re-install the same packages again and again. Disk space wasted 📂 Bandwidth wasted 🌐 Setup time wasted ⏳ I got tired of this, so I built reusepkg 💡 What it does Instead of duplicating node_modules for every project, reusepkg creates symlinks to packages you already have. Saves 50–80% disk space Speeds up project setup ⚡ Works across Windows, macOS, Linux 🔑 Features ✅ Smart registry to track package locations 📦 Quick Start reusepkg install express 📊 Example Impact Installed express once in Project A. Started Project B, ran reusepkg link → boom 💥 symlink created, no re-download, no duplication. 🙌 Why I Built This It started as a small annoyance ("why am I downloading express for the 100th time?"). 👉 Try it out: https://www.npmjs.com/package/reusepkg 👉 Contribute: https://github.com/shanmukhasaireddy13/reusepkg Made with ❤️ for the Node.js community.  ( 6 min )

Yesterday, I released the Solana instruction parsing MCP I built recently on the internet. I noticed that many people liked and followed me, but not many actually used it. I feel this is still worth trying, and combined with AI, it can be very useful. The address is solmcp The examples inside use MCP Inspector for calling. Why use this? AI can call MCP relying on AI's capabilities, the capabilities of MCP functions, looking at input and output. The parsed tx inside comes from 4mSCpNds15mvygBex3aCfyMyZ8JYyzTuNikeYT2LgADH5DZgz6jnMZkLuwhAmqUHRVu2LXgmcVxXzeRvXPesPb5a get_solana_transaction analyze_solana_instruction analyze_instruction_data get_transaction_with_inner_instructions Defined as: server.tool( "analyze_solana_instruction", "Deep-dive analysis of a specific instruc…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the Heroku "Back to School" AI Challenge TalkToMyTabs - An AI-powered Chrome extension that solves the "save but never read" syndrome that plagues every student's learning journey. We've all been there: You find an amazing research paper, a crucial tutorial, or an insightful article. You bookmark it thinking "I'll read this later"... but later never comes. Your bookmarks become a graveyard of good intentions. TalkToMyTabs transforms this broken workflow into an active learning system: Smart Article Simplification Automatically simplifies and saves articles when you bookmark them Three simplification levels (Low/Mid/High) based on your comprehension needs Preserves core concepts while making content digestible Force-Fed Learning (in a good way!) Saved articles…  ( 9 min )

Hey dev community! 👋 I'm curious about your thoughts on this - what core competencies do you think a frontend developer should have after 5 years in the field? I'm asking this because I want to benchmark myself and see what areas I might need to focus on for growth. The frontend landscape changes so quickly, and I'd love to hear from developers at different experience levels about what really matters. Some areas I'm thinking about: Technical skills (frameworks, tools, languages) Soft skills (communication, teamwork, problem-solving) Architecture and system design Performance optimization Testing strategies Leadership and mentoring What would you add to this list? What do you think separates a 5-year developer from someone with 2-3 years of experience? Would love to hear your perspectives! 🚀  ( 6 min )

Kubernetes can feel complicated when you first start. It’s a powerful system with a lot of moving parts. But once you understand its core components, it all starts to make sense. Think of Kubernetes like a busy restaurant kitchen. The head chef doesn't cook every meal. Instead, they direct a team of specialists who handle different tasks to get the food out. Kubernetes is the head chef for your applications, and its components are the specialists. Let's walk through the seven key components that make it all work. The control plane is the management center. It makes all the decisions about the cluster, like scheduling applications and responding to failures. It’s the head chef and management staff of our restaurant. The API Server is the front desk of the entire operation. Every request to …  ( 8 min )

I have been trying to understand how transformers work lately, and whenever we read or hear about transformers, there is one word which comes up more than any other: ‘Attention’ , although it’s not something that first appeared with transformers, but it has become the centerpiece of the whole architecture. That said, attention by itself doesn’t get us very far. There’s another idea that doesn’t always get the same spotlight, but without it, self-attention would completely fall apart. That idea is positional encoding the thing that lets transformers keep track of word order. But why self attention in transformers is useless without this Positional encoding? The issue is that self-attention has no built-in sense of order. Each token looks at every other token simultaneously, like in the diag…  ( 14 min )

System design interviews have become a cornerstone of the technical interview process at major technology companies. Unlike coding interviews that test algorithmic thinking, system design interviews evaluate your ability to architect largescale distributed systems, make tradeoffs, and think through complex engineering challenges that mirror realworld scenarios. Understanding System Design Interviews What Are System Design Interviews? System design interviews are openended discussions where you're asked to design a largescale distributed system. These interviews typically last 4560 minutes and focus on your ability to: Break down complex problems into manageable components Why Companies Use System Design Interviews System design interviews serve multiple purposes: Assessing RealWorld Skills…  ( 12 min )

Here is a comprehensive list of common agentic AI architectural patterns used in agentic frameworks Pattern Name Description Handoff Pattern Dynamic sequential transfer of control and context between specialized agents for task handling. Controlled Flow Tasks follow defined workflows with explicit control and order. LLM as Router Large language model routes tasks dynamically to appropriate agents or tools based on context. Reflection Pattern Agents self-audit and iteratively improve outputs before finalizing results. Tool Use Pattern Agents invoke external tools or APIs to extend capabilities beyond their inherent knowledge. ReAct (Reason and Act) Combination of reflection and tool use where agents reason and interact with tools iteratively. Planning Pattern Breaking down tasks into subtasks with explicit goals for strategic execution and delegation. Multi-Agent Collaboration Multiple agents work together concurrently or sequentially, sharing state and results. Sequential Orchestration Agents work in a fixed linear order, passing outputs to the next agent in sequence. Concurrent Orchestration Agents run alongside each other independently, and outputs are aggregated afterward. These patterns enable flexible, autonomous, and scalable AI systems adaptable to a wide range of real-world applications and complexities. Sources https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/ai-ml/guide/ai-agent-design-patterns https://hypermode.com/blog/agentic-design-patterns-ai-agents https://blog.dailydoseofds.com/p/5-agentic-ai-design-patterns https://www.vellum.ai/blog/agentic-workflows-emerging-architectures-and-design-patterns https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/semantic-kernel/frameworks/agent/agent-orchestration/handoff  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I built a lightweight “Dashboard Studio” that helps you sketch analytics layouts fast. Drag components onto a snap‑to‑grid canvas, bind simple CSV data, and export a ready‑to‑use React file that renders Kendo Grid/Chart with your data. A three‑pane studio for rapid dashboard prototyping: Palette: drag Chart, KPI, Card, Text, Image, Grid to the canvas. Canvas: snap‑to‑grid placement, selection, duplicate/delete, zoom, light/dark. Properties: General, Layout, Data, Accessibility tabs. Data import: Upload CSV/TSV/TXT and preview in a Kendo Grid. Bind columns/rows to Grid nodes; bind numeric series to Chart nodes. One‑click export: Generates a standalone Dashboard.tsx. Includes Kendo Grid/Chart with your bound data and absolute…  ( 7 min )

Photos are not just images; they are moments frozen in time. Whether it’s a wedding, christening, birthday, or friendship milestone, a personalised frame or wall art piece turns those captured memories into meaningful keepsakes. Custom photo frames & wall art offer a thoughtful way to celebrate life’s precious occasions while adding a touch of elegance to home décor. Personal and Meaningful Unlike standard frames, custom designs include names, dates, or messages, making them one-of-a-kind. Versatile for Every Occasion From baby christenings to anniversaries, personalised frames suit every milestone. Beautiful Home Décor Custom frames not only preserve memories but also enhance walls, desks, and shelves with style. Best Custom Photo Frames & Wall Art Ideas Perso…  ( 7 min )

Jewellery is timeless, but when paired with a personalised touch, it transforms into a heartfelt keepsake. Engraved jewellery gifts are more than accessories — they are symbols of love, gratitude, and cherished memories. Whether for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, or “just because” moments, these unique pieces ensure that your gift will always stand out. Personal and Sentimental Engravings — from initials and dates to special messages — turn a simple item into a meaningful keepsake. Versatile for All Occasions From milestone anniversaries to bridesmaid thank-yous, engraved jewellery gifts suit every celebration. Timeless Keepsakes Unlike fleeting trends, engraved gifts hold lasting sentimental and emotional value, making them treasured for years. Elegant Engrav…  ( 7 min )

Picture this (even tough you don't want to, but pls lets focus): You're frantically digging through your notes at 2 AM before a big presentation, typing variations of "quarterly revenue projections methodology" into your company's search bar. Nothing. You try "Q4 forecast approach." Still nothing. Meanwhile, the document you need literally contains the phrase "how we calculate expected earnings for the final quarter." Welcome to the keyword search hellscape we've all accepted as normal. For most it is normal. Here's the uncomfortable truth: Most of the world's knowledge isn't on the public web—it's hiding behind login walls, scattered across internal wikis, personal notes, and company docs that Google can't even see/index, let alone search intelligently. We're living in an age where I can …  ( 11 min )

Short link: https://gameapps.cc/ — a focused portal for mobile and indie gaming discovery, editorial coverage, and rankings. If you build, market, or analyze mobile games, sites like GameApps are gold — not because they replace store analytics, but because they surface signals you won’t get from charts alone: editorial framing, genre clusters, early community reactions, and human-curated rankings. This post walks through practical, developer-focused ways to use GameApps (and similar game discovery platforms) to sharpen product decisions, find PR targets, and validate monetization and retention ideas. GameApps is a game recommendation and news platform that aggregates: a game library (with platform/genre filters), editor’s picks and reviews, news about mobile titles, and popularity/rating r…  ( 8 min )

In the quiet moments between notifications, something profound is happening to the human psyche. Across bedrooms and coffee shops, on commuter trains and in school corridors, millions of people are unknowingly participating in what researchers describe as an unprecedented shift in how we interact with information and each other. The algorithms that govern our digital lives—those invisible decision-makers that determine what we see, when we see it, and how we respond—are creating new patterns of behaviour that mental health professionals are only beginning to understand. What began as a promise of connection has morphed into something far more complex and troubling. The very technologies designed to bring us closer together are, paradoxically, driving us apart whilst simultaneously making u…  ( 22 min )

What is DNS? How DNS Works User Request: DNS Resolver Cache: Query the DNS Hierarchy: TLD Server: Authoritative DNS Server: Return and Cache: DNS Components DNS Zones and Zone Files: Resource Records: A Record: Maps a hostname to an IPv4 address. AAAA Record: Maps a hostname to an IPv6 address. CNAME Record: Maps an alias hostname to a canonical name. MX Record: Specifies mail servers for a domain. PTR Record: Used for reverse DNS lookups. NS Record: Indicates authoritative DNS servers for a domain. TXT Record: Holds text information for various uses including email verification. Types of DNS Servers Recursive Resolver (or Recursive DNS Server): Its job is to find the IP address for the requested domain name by querying other DNS servers on behalf of the client. Root Name Servers: When a recursive resolver needs to find the IP address for a new domain, it first contacts a root server to get a list of servers responsible for that domain's top-level domain (like .com or .org). Top-Level Domain (TLD) Name Servers: The TLD server holds information for all domains with a particular extension (e.g., all .com domains) and points the resolver to the authoritative name server for that specific domain. Authoritative Name Servers: Once the authoritative server provides the IP address to the recursive resolver, the resolver caches the information and sends the IP address to your device, allowing your browser to connect to the website. Importance and Security DNS is essential for the internet's usability, translating human-friendly domains into machine-friendly IP addresses. It also supports email delivery and network troubleshooting. Security measures like DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) are implemented to ensure authenticity and protect users from attacks like DNS spoofing.  ( 7 min )

Introduction Big data is no longer a buzzword. With organizations generating terabytes of data every day, traditional tools like Pandas quickly run out of steam. Enter Apache Spark: a powerful, distributed computing engine designed for large-scale data analytics. And with PySpark, Spark’s Python API, beginners and Pythonistas can leverage Spark’s power without switching languages. In this hands-on article, we’ll use PySpark + SparkSQL to analyze the MovieLens dataset and uncover insights like the highest-rated movies, most active users, and most popular genres. Along the way, you’ll see how Spark handles data efficiently and why it’s a go-to tool for big data analytics. We’ll use the MovieLens 100K dataset (small but rich for exploration). Download from: MovieLens Latest Small It contains: movies.csv → Movie details (id, title, genres) ratings.csv → User ratings (userId, movieId, rating, timestamp) Let's join the two datasets: Top 10 Movies by Average Rating To make analysis more flexible, we'll use SQL: movies.createOrReplaceTempView("movies") ratings.createOrReplaceTempView("ratings") movie_ratings.createOrReplaceTempView("movie_ratings") Let’s visualize the most popular genres using Matplotlib: Big data analytics doesn’t have to be intimidating. With Apache Spark and PySpark, you can combine the power of distributed computing with the simplicity of Python. In this article, we: Loaded and explored the MovieLens dataset Analyzed ratings with PySpark DataFrame API Ran SparkSQL queries for deeper insights Visualized results to tell a story with data  ( 6 min )

I have been trying to adopt #Areg this weekend. It really is easy to setup and get initially working, even on #AlpineLinux. It is very rate that I ever have adopted a C++ framework. I am so picky, I usually just roll my own as needed. In fact, I only really have done so once before, and that was #Qt some 15 years ago. One result of that was the Wickr messenger. But what to do with Areg? Well, I had been planning out a successor to Coventry, which was a successor to SIPWitch. Work became really hard on Coventry as I was becoming blind over the past few years, and this was before finally effectively adapting to my situation. But I also have a much clearer idea of what I need in a Coventry server now than I did 5 years ago, too. I need timers. Lazy timers for registry expirations that might be 90 seconds to 5 minutes. Millisecond prevision ring timers that will go off every 4 (or 6) seconds during ring phase for call sequencing for each ringing call. I need configuration management, such as for extension properties like call forwarding and speed dial lists. I need ipc / rpc to configure and manage the service. I need event pipelines and thread pools to collect and dispatch events and keep the sip stack delay free. I need shared locking for registry, pubsub, and call data structures which may be accessed from multiple event threads and other services. I need logging. I need a generic service startup / shutdown. Oh, and, as an on-premise switch, it should be able to build and run on posix systems, windows, and maybe even embedded / rtos. That's a shopping list. Does it seem a familiar one @aregtech ? Oh, and I also need a name. But that I already dud have in mind for this application. Beswitched!  ( 6 min )

Have you ever been at a summer camp or a small community where money management becomes chaotic? I faced this exact problem, so I built a complete desktop banking system with Electron, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and Node.js. **Problem you solve My solution: Lazpal Bank – a desktop application that handles: Balance management per camper Transactions with history Group and team management Daily spending limits Multi-user support Automatic backups The app is built with: Electron for desktop application framework 🔗 Check it out here: GitHub Repo If you find it interesting, give it a ⭐ on GitHub! Feedback is always welcome 🚀 electron #javascript #node #webdev #showdev  ( 6 min )

Reading the Julia language's documentation, it says that unlike many traditional languages, Julia support multiple dispatching of functions (from here on, MD), as opposed to traditional OOP languages' single dispatch, or even the more modern function overloading (onwards, FO.) I know what single dispatch is, anyone who ever "dotted into" a method call in an OO language knows what single dispatch is. I also know what function overloading is (thank you Elixir for that.) But multiple dispatch? So I did some digging and now would like to post about it too, adding my own two cents. 😉 As mentioned earlier, if you ever "dotted into" a method call in most dynamic OO languages - congratulations, you executed a single dispatch operation. What single dispatch simply means is that when a function…  ( 13 min )

Melody: 😀 Human-made Lyrics: 😀 Human-made Music production: 😀 Human Voice 🤖 AI instrumentals (Suno) Cover art: 🤖 AI-made (OpenAI) For this song, I actually got the help from Victoria Pai, a singer I found on Soundbetter. She lend her beautiful voice for this song. The result is just breathtaking...  ( 6 min )

The developer experience is far better in PHP 8 and later versions, for example, with Constructor property promotion. When creating objects, such as DTOs, it saves time and energy. I believe the new Pipe Operator of PHP 8.5 |> will bring the same kind of joy. class Sanitizer { public static function removeAt(string $x): string { return str_replace('@', '', $x); } public function __invoke(string $x): string { return str_replace(' ', '-', $x); } } $value = " l@ l@ l@ "; $sanitizedValue = $value |> 'trim' |> [Sanitizer::class, 'removeAt'] |> (new Sanitizer()); You may use the Pipe Operator with various callables from different sources, like built-in functions and custom helpers. This will remove the hassle of typing the same intermediary variable …  ( 8 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Ken Lewis—2× Grammy winner and mixing mastermind behind 114 Gold & Platinum records—returns for a special Back to School Night livestream. In this free Mixing Night Audio session, he’ll walk you through the mix bus techniques and studio secrets he uses to craft hit records, plus share career-boosting tips for producers at every level. Expect live Q&A magic, hands-on demos, and epic giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix, and Bettermaker for those tuning in. Grab your headphones, join the fun, and get ready to level up your mixes! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, hailing from Suba in Bogotá, stops by the COLORS stage with a meditative performance of his latest single “Bambú,” building on the vibes of his recent album Filantropía. True to the COLORS ethos, the stripped-back setup lets Penyair’s unique flow and sound take center stage—perfect for anyone hunting down fresh, global talent without distractions. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes – “Over” (Live on KEXP) Catch Indonesian indie-rock quartet Thee Marloes tearing it up with their track “Over,” recorded live at KEXP on August 1, 2025. Natassya Sianturi leads the charge on vocals and keys, backed by Sinatrya Dharaka (guitar), Rhesa Filbert (bass), Tommy Satrio (drums) and Sandy Kusuma (percussion). Host Larry Mizell, Jr. guides the session while Kevin Suggs and Matt Ogaz handle audio and mastering, with a full camera crew capturing every moment. Dive deeper into Thee Marloes’ vibe over on their Bandcamp (https://theemarloes.bandcamp.com) or catch more live goodness at kexp.org. Want perks? Join their YouTube channel for extra behind-the-scenes action! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

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The Ryder Cup’s Secret Weapon What started as Jon Millman’s pandemic hobby—crafting custom ball markers—turned into a Tour-level gig when Rory McIlroy used one to seal the 2025 Masters and complete his career grand slam. Now Millman’s company, Golf Life Metals, is the go-to source for personalized markers, decking out both Team Europe and Team USA for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

TL;DR: The Bryan Bros take on the US Junior Champion in an exciting golf showdown, sharing every high-pressure swing and reaction as they hunt down birdies and bragging rights on the course. Along the way they hype up their favorite gear—from Rhoback apparel and Foresight Sports launch monitors to Bushnell rangefinders, LAB putters, Takomo clubs, and Bruce Bolt gloves—and invite viewers to join their newsletter, Discord, Twitch stream, and social channels for more behind-the-scenes golf fun. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Adaptive Automation: Teaching AI to Navigate the Untamed Web Imagine tasking an AI with booking your dream vacation. You give it vague instructions: "Find a cheap flight to a sunny beach in March with good surfing." Sounds simple, but the AI must navigate countless websites, decipher conflicting information, and adapt to ever-changing layouts. Current automated systems often choke on this complexity, getting lost in endless loops or making costly mistakes. But what if we could create systems that learn from their failures, evolving their strategies on the fly? The key lies in a self-improving, multi-agent architecture. Picture two distinct AI teams working in tandem: a "Reconnaissance Team" that analyzes past attempts, identifying what went wrong and why, and an "Action Team" that execut…  ( 7 min )

Game Theory: How DEADLY Is Donkey Kong’s Punch? MatPat tackles one of Smash’s most iconic moves—Donkey Kong’s mighty punch—and brings it back in the new Donkey Kong Bananza to see just how much damage it could do in the real world. He crunches the physics, in-game stats and hypothetical IRL equivalents to reveal exactly how devastating DK’s uppercut really is. Along the way you’ll catch sponsor shout-outs for Boot.Dev (grab 25% off with code “THEGAMETHEORISTS”), a nod to their new Theorywear merch drop, plus an Epidemic Sound plug for royalty-free tunes. Brace yourself—this punch packs a wallop you won’t believe! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei Review Ghost of Yōtei drops you into the sandals of Atsu, a brand-new protagonist hell-bent on a gripping revenge mission. Set against Feudal Japan’s stunning yet savage landscapes, the game masterfully juggles serene beauty and brutal violence to keep you on the edge of your seat. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Konami sent us a real-life Silent Hill f puzzle box to tackle—every creepy slider, latch, and hidden compartment ripped straight from the game. It’s like holding a miniature nightmare in your hands. Enter Kurt, who dives in headfirst, grumbling about cryptic symbols and testing his patience with each twist. Will he unlock its secrets or end up stumped by this eldritch brain teaser? Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Back in my day - I say, while holding up my wrinkly old lady finger - I taught myself HTML and CSS. That was Frontend. Now it's so many things. When I read job descriptions it sounds like Fullstack to me. And now that I am in a retraining program, when it was about time to apply for an internship, I said "I want to do Frontend". Because really that is where I feel most comfortable, even if I am not sure anymore what it means exactly. Now I have started that internship, it's a Frontend role with a tech stack of React, Typescript, fluentUI and SPFx. This is not a complaint but I don't really do anything with CSS and most of my problems are logic based TypeScript things. When I visit my classmates who are also interns at the same company (like the one next door to me) they do either Java or C# with Angular and are supposedly in a backend position (which I also learned how to use). But really they seem to be doing more (S)CSS and HTML than I am. Is that normal? What does "Frontend" mean to y'all?  ( 6 min )

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Here’s what happened: My typing speed doubled… StackOverflow became my emotional support animal. My code actually looked… mine? I caught myself whispering “just autocomplete this one loop, please” to my VS Code screen. After two days, I gave up. Turned Copilot back on. Cursor welcomed me back like an old friend. And honestly? I don’t care if AI makes me “lazy.” It also makes me paid. So yeah, respect to the devs still flexing their pure-brain muscle without AI — but for me, coding without it felt like riding a bike with square wheels. Technically possible. Painfully stupid.  ( 6 min )

Running a SaaS without understanding your metrics? That’s like sailing a ship blindfolded. Let’s break down the numbers that really matter—with a dash of honesty. ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) – The big headline figure you tell investors… and your mom. Committed ARR – The “maybe someday” revenue hiding in your pipeline. Growth Rate – That magic percentage everyone brags about at investor meetings. Rule of 40 – CFOs’ favorite bedtime mantra: growth + profitability = happiness. CAC Payback Period – How long until your customer actually pays for themselves… spoiler: it’s never fast enough. Magic Number – Sounds mystical, but really just a ratio to brag about. ARR per FTE – A metric that screams “we need fewer people… or more revenue.” Net Dollar Retention (NDR) – The number your Customer Success team frames on their wall. Sign-ups – Enthusiastic… but mostly free… and possibly ghosting you. Gross Margin – The real profit hiding behind your shiny ARR. Burn Multiple – How many dollars you burn to make a dollar appear profitable. Activation – When your user actually does the thing you built your product for. Product-Influenced Revenue – The justification for giving away so much free stuff. North Star Metric – The single number you use to convince your team you’re “winning.” LTV:CAC – Fun math to show you’re not spending money blindly. Expansion Revenue – When your existing customers suddenly pay more… or you convince them to. Gross Dollar Retention (GDR) – The metric that shows how many customers survived the year without ghosting you. AARRR (Pirate Metrics) – Because SaaS metrics are basically a treasure hunt. Metrics can feel like alphabet soup—but understanding them (and laughing a little) is what keeps your SaaS ship afloat. ⚓  ( 6 min )

Sécurité Informatique : Décryptage d'un Outil de Cybersécurité Moderne Dans le monde numérique d'aujourd'hui où la cybercriminalité est en constante évolution, la cybersécurité est devenue un pilier essentiel pour protéger les données sensibles et prévenir les attaques malveillantes. Les entreprises et les particuliers investissent de plus en plus dans des outils de cybersécurité avancés pour renforcer leur posture de sécurité. Parmi les nombreux outils disponibles, nous allons explorer en profondeur l'un des plus populaires et performants : Wireshark. Wireshark est un analyseur de protocole réseau open-source largement utilisé par les professionnels de la cybersécurité pour l'inspection en profondeur du trafic réseau en temps réel. Cet outil puissant permet de capturer et d'analyser les…  ( 7 min )

Sometimes there is a need to transfer files between two different parties, one way to do that is using SFTP (Secure Transfer Protocol). There is a native offering within Azure that can be set up to enable you to use SFTP in Azure and transfer files. In this guide, I’ll walk you through what SFTP is, how Azure supports it, how much it costs, and the step by step process to get it up and running. SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol. It’s a networking protocol that provides file access, transfer and management capabilities over a secure SSH connection. It’s widely used to transfer files between systems in a secure way, as it protects your data in transit using encryption. Unlike traditional File Transfer Protocol (FTP), SFTP only uses one port, port 22. Which makes it easy to …  ( 9 min )

It’s almost time for another Hacktoberfest. I participated for the first time in 2017, its third edition, and things has changed since: now it requires 6 PRs to be done, and if you want a t-shirt you must be among the first 10,000. I don’t think I’ll be one of them, because I have a lot of work to do. Hacktoberfest 2025 is approaching. I’ve already participated from 2017 to 2020, then discontinuously in the next years, and I think I’ll do my best this year as well. I can exclude to be among those who will get the limited edition t-shirt (I have three from the past). I’m too busy. I think Hacktoberfest is one of the best open source contribution events so far. I also think that the organizers did not anticipate that the event would reach such proportions: swags have disappeared for years, t…  ( 7 min )

Environment Setup v1.0 - Production-Ready macOS Development Environment As a developer, I was tired of manually setting up development environments on new Macs. The process was always the same: install Homebrew, configure Git, set up Node.js, install VS Code, configure the shell, and on and on. It was repetitive, error-prone, and time-consuming. So I built a solution: Environment Setup v1.0 - a comprehensive, production-ready tool that automatically configures a complete development environment on macOS with just one command. Every time I got a new Mac or helped a colleague set up their development environment, I found myself: Manually installing dozens of packages Configuring shell environments Setting up Git and SSH Installing and configuring editors Managing database services Dealing …  ( 9 min )

상황 스크롤 진행도를 측정할 일이 있어서 다음과 같이 useScrollProgress 훅을 만들었다. function useScrollProgress() { const [progress, setProgress] = useState(0); const calculateScrollProgress = useCallback(() => { ... }); useEffect(() => { window.addEventListener(calculateScrollProgress, { passive: true }); return () => { window.removeEventListener(calculateScrollProgress); } }); return progress; } 그리고 이 스크롤 진행도를 로깅해야 했기에 로깅하였다. 그리고 이 hook을 여러 페이지 컴포넌트에서 사용하였다. MainPage.tsx function MainPage() { useScrollProgress(); } 내가 처음에 생각한 문제점은 다음과 같았다. scroll 이벤트가 발생할 때마다 현재 스크롤 높이, document 높이, window 길이를 계산하고 있으니 프레임 저하가 발생할 것이다. 실제로 크롬 개발자 도구의 퍼포먼스 탭에서 확인하니 성능 저하가 분명 있긴 했다. 하지만, 이 성능 저하가 어디서부터 오는지 정확한 확인이 필요했다. 그래서 react profiler를 통해서도 확인해보았다. 사실 문제는 다음과 같았다. 최상위 컴포넌트인 MainPage에…  ( 7 min )

In the field of cybersecurity and intelligence gathering, cyberspace search engines are indispensable tools. Whether for asset mapping, identifying potential vulnerabilities, or supporting threat intelligence analysis, these platforms provide critical data for security researchers and enterprises. Among the most well-known tools today are Shodan, Censys, and ZoomEye. Multi-Dimensional Comparison 1.Data Coverage 2.Search Capabilities 3.Update Frequency and Real-Time Performance 4.Visualization and Analysis Tools 5.API and Ecosystem Extensibility 6.Pricing and Accessibility Conclusion Shodan, Censys, and ZoomEye each have their own strengths. However, in terms of flexibility, update speed, and user-friendliness, ZoomEye demonstrates a stronger competitive edge. For security researchers and enterprises, ZoomEye represents a well-rounded and practical choice.  ( 7 min )

We're at the epicenter of a revolutionary moment that's fundamentally changing the landscape of search engines and digital marketing. For any business promoting goods, services, or a personal brand online, understanding this shift is not just a tactical advantage, but a strategic imperative for survival and growth. A fundamental transformation is underway, moving from traditional Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). If SEO was always a battle for the top spot in Google's search results, GEO is a completely new discipline. Its goal is not simply to become visible, but to be recommended and cited by artificial intelligence. We are moving from Search Engine Optimization to optimization for generative systems, or Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). This c…  ( 12 min )

In the earlier module, we saw how to create an Amazon ECS cluster with a task definition using AWS Community Terraform modules. Now, let’s take the next step—automating application deployment using GitHub Actions CI/CD. By the end of this blog, you’ll understand how to set up a complete CI/CD pipeline for deploying new versions of your application to ECS, all triggered by source code changes in your repository. I’ve created GitHub workflows that handle the following: initial-ecr-setup.yml – Create an Amazon ECR public repository, build the Docker image, and push it to ECR. deploy-infrastructure.yml – Build the ECS infrastructure (cluster, services, task definitions, ALB) using Terraform. build-and-deploy.yml – Deploy an updated version of the app whenever source code changes are pushed. de…  ( 8 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Edition Join Ken Lewis (2× Grammy winner, 30+ years in the game, and credited on 114 gold & platinum records) for a FREE live Mixing Night Q&A on October 1, 2025. He’ll break down the mix-bus tricks he uses to craft hit records, dish out pro tips on production, recording, and career growth, and answer your burning questions in real time. Plus, stick around for sweet giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix, and Bettermaker, and snag exclusive resources like Allcomp, GreenHAAS, mix critiques on SoundBetter, merch, and more. Don’t miss the fun—register now and level up your mixing game! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

If you loved Migration Guru ✨ New Feature: Online IDE with PHP Validation Now, you don’t just create, run, or rollback migrations—you can edit them directly in your browser with a lightweight IDE, complete with real-time PHP validation. What’s new 💻 Edit migrations online – update your migration files from the dashboard without touching your terminal or code editor. Why this matters Working with migrations is one of Laravel’s strongest features, but switching between terminal and code editor can slow you down. With the online IDE and PHP validation, you can fix mistakes, tweak fields, or add columns instantly. It’s especially useful when prototyping features or quickly iterating on database design. 📦 Installation If you haven’t installed Migration Guru yet, just run: composer require nikelioum/migration-guru Laravel will auto-discover the package. The new IDE feature is included in v1.2+. 🚀 Usage Visit the dashboard: /migration-guru Click Edit on any migration to open the online IDE Make your changes, validate, and save Your migrations are now ready to run—without ever opening the terminal. 📍 Links GitHub: https://github.com/nikelioum/migration-guru Packagist: https://packagist.org/packages/nikelioum/migration-guru 🙌 Feedback, suggestions, or contributions are always welcome! If you find it useful, a ⭐ on GitHub would mean a lot.  ( 6 min )

The Ryder Cup’s Secret Weapon: Custom Ball Markers What started as Jon Millman’s pandemic hobby of crafting custom ball markers has turned into a full-blown golf obsession—he’s now the go-to guy for Tour pros. Remember Rory McIlroy’s winning shot at the 2025 Masters? Yup, that was one of Millman’s markers in action, helping him clinch a career grand slam. Now under the banner of Golf Life Metals, Millman’s creations are set to make their Ryder Cup debut at Bethpage Black, with both Team Europe and Team USA lining up to tee off using his bespoke markers. Talk about turning a DIY pastime into golf history! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Intro After 2 months of efforts, my project is ready: a fullstack e-commerce website called Progressio. It's not real though. You can't really buy anything and not all the pages are filled. But it was so fun (not always though). For some reasons, the code source is private. But I can walk you through if you have any questions. You can login with these test credentials: email: test@test.com password: Test12341! Live Demo User Registration & Login JWT Auth with Protected Routes Products Listing Search Cart & Favorites (synced with MongoDB + localStorage) Light/Dark/OS Theme Toggle (saved per user + localStorage) Recently Viewed Products Profile Page with: Avatar Name & Password change Cart & Favorites sync Account Delete Error & Success Feedback for All Actions Fully Responsive Design Basic Accessibility & Performance Frontend: React + TypeScript + CSS Backend: NodeJS + Express + TypeScript Database: MongoDB + Mongoose Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Token) Password Hashing: bcrypt Deployment: Vercel & Render This project started as a challenge, but it taught me a lot. I look at what I built and I know it's not perfect. There were lots of other features I wanted to implement. But I felt like moving on and had to give myself some credit. My goal of connecting all the dots together was complete. And I feel more capable now. Feel free to tell me what you think. Your feedback is important to me.  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? The Bryan Bros teamed up with the US Junior Champion for an epic day on the links, sharing their excitement and reactions as they took on one of golf’s rising stars. Outside the play-by-play, they’re pushing their newsletter, Discord community and Twitch channel—and hawking all their favorite gear (Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell, LAB Putters, Takomo and more) through affiliate links in the video description. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory crunches the numbers on Donkey Kong’s iconic punch—comparing its raw power in Smash Bros. to its reality-warping strength in the new Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch. MatPat breaks down banana-fueled physics, sponsors (Boot.Dev, Theorywear, Epidemic Sound) in tow, to see if DK’s knuckle sandwich could level more than just a few barrels. Packed with surprising stats, cheeky nerdy analysis, and behind-the-scenes credits, this episode answers the burning question: just how deadly is Donkey Kong’s punch? Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Solving This REAL Silent Hill f Puzzle Box dives into Konami’s latest promotion: a life-size puzzle box directly lifted from the creepy world of Silent Hill f. The article follows Kurt as he unboxes the eerie contraption and tackles its mind-bending mechanics. Armed with a mix of patience, curiosity, and a dash of game-inspired bravery, Kurt showcases each twist and turn required to unlock the mystery within—proving that real-life puzzles can be just as spine-tingling as their digital counterparts. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

PC Gamer’s first PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct streams live from Tokyo Game Show on September 28th! Hosted by Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer’s Midas, it’ll feature 30+ in-development titles, world-premiere trailers, behind-the-scenes developer chats, and all the biggest floor highlights. Catch the livestream at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 1am JST for your ultimate PC gaming fix. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Ghost Nodes: Red Teaming Social Graphs for Maximum Privacy Imagine a malicious actor subtly altering a social network to target specific users. Or, conversely, imagine you are hired to audit a network, tasked with finding its vulnerabilities before the bad guys do. Understanding how to manipulate network structures allows us to proactively defend against privacy breaches and potential exploitation. The core concept? We can subtly alter a graph's structure, specifically by injecting 'ghost nodes' and adjusting connections, to obscure an individual's true community affiliations. This prevents accurate community detection algorithms from correctly identifying sensitive group memberships, even when communities overlap. Think of it like this: You want to hide which team a player belongs to in…  ( 7 min )

Crimson Viper storms back into Street Fighter 6, which drops October 15, 2025. The latest gameplay pits two Level 7 CPUs against each other, giving us a front-row seat to her revamped combos and signature tech. From incendiary traps to lightning-fast punishes, Viper’s pyro-powered toolkit looks sharper than ever. Get ready for electrifying matchups and high-octane flair! Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

In Hollow Knight: Silksong you can get poisoned by muckmaggot water, but grabbing the Wreath of Purity in Act 2’s Putrified Ducts completely negates that pesky status effect. This quick guide walks you from Songclave through Memorium (including a secret exit), shows where to snag the Putrified Ducts map, and points out exactly where the Wreath of Purity is hiding so you can stop worrying about poison damage. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Project Retrograde drops you into a narrative-driven action survival adventure from Invercity Games Works. You play a gritty bounty hunter, scavenging and exploring ancient ruins to uncover the mysterious cause of a world-ending apocalypse. Armed with a unique Gungfu-centric combat system, you’ll fight to survive while piecing together the story. Coming soon to PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC (Steam). Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Storing More Than One Piece of Data So far, we've learned how to store single pieces of information in variables. But what happens when you need to manage a list of items, like a grocery list, or a collection of user settings? Storing each one in a separate variable would be a nightmare! This is where data collections come in. Go provides powerful, built-in types for managing groups of data. In this part, we'll focus on the two you'll use 99% of the time: Slices and Maps. A slice is the most common collection type you'll use in Go. Think of it as a dynamic, flexible list that can grow or shrink as needed. Analogy: A shopping list. You can start with a few items and add more as you think of them. The order of the items matters. Let's see it in action. package main import "fmt" func mai…  ( 9 min )

SIEM vs. SOAR: A Deep Dive into Modern Security Operations Introduction In today's increasingly complex and sophisticated threat landscape, organizations face a constant barrage of security alerts. Effectively managing and responding to these threats requires a robust and well-defined security operations center (SOC). At the heart of many modern SOCs lie two powerful technologies: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR). While both SIEM and SOAR contribute to a more resilient security posture, they serve distinct purposes and address different challenges within the SOC. Understanding their functionalities, differences, and potential for synergy is crucial for building a comprehensive and effective security strategy. T…  ( 10 min )

React Framer Motion Framer Motion is an open-source motion library for React, Created by Framer. Framer Motion is production-ready and offers a wide of features, it was created to help developers create smooth and interactive animations with ease. Key Features Framer Motion provides a variety of features to enhance your animation, including: Spring: Create natural and realistic animations using spring control. Keyframes: Define animations using keyframes for more control. Layout animation: Animate layout changes seamlessly. Shared layout animations: Coordinate animations across multiple components. Gestures: Add drag, tap, and hover interactions to your animation. Scroll animations: Animate elements based on scroll position. SVG paths: Animate SVG elements and paths. Exit a…  ( 7 min )

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The Building Blocks of a Program To build any useful program, we need a way to store and manage information—a user's name, a score in a game, or the price of a product. In programming, we do this using variables and data types. They are the most fundamental building blocks for handling data. Let's dive into how Go approaches this. Before we can store a piece of data, we must tell Go what kind of data it is. Go is a statically-typed language, which means it's very strict about this rule. Think of it like having labeled storage boxes: one for "Books", one for "Clothes", and one for "Toys". You can't put a toy in the book box. This strictness helps prevent many common bugs right from the start. Here are the four most essential data types in Go: string: Used for text. Any sequence of charact…  ( 8 min )

In my DevOps Journey Week 14, I moved from Docker & Compose into the world of Kubernetes. This was a huge milestone: learning how to handle scaling, automation, and thousands of users without downtime. Before K8s, I explored Docker networking: Bridge → local isolated communication Host → container shares host’s network Overlay → multi-host (Swarm, cluster setups) 🔹 Step 2: Docker Compose Next, I practiced multi-service apps: yaml version: "3.9" services: web: image: nginx db: image: mysql:5.7 With a single command: bash Copy code docker-compose up -d This was enough for small dev projects. 🔹 Step 3: Kubernetes — the Game Changer Here’s where Week 14 really leveled up. Kubernetes gave me: Scaling → add more pods instantly. Self-healing → crashed pods restart automatically. Rolling updates → zero downtime deploys. Load balancing → spread traffic across pods. Commands I used: bash Copy code kubectl create deployment web --image=nginx kubectl expose deployment web --type=NodePort --port=80 kubectl scale deployment web --replicas=5 kubectl get pods 🔥 Reflection Docker was my foundation. Docker Compose gave me small multi-service apps. But Kubernetes unlocked production-level orchestration. This week felt like moving from “developer” → “DevOps engineer.” #devops #docker #kubernetes #devto #devopsjourney  ( 6 min )

As a developer and tinkerer, I love taking control of my digital environment. This weekend, I decided to host my own password manager. My goal was simple: keep all my sensitive data private, accessible from multiple devices, while learning more about self-hosting, TLS, reverse proxies, and Docker on a low-power device. Here’s how the journey unfolded, along with problems I faced and solutions I discovered. Choosing the Right Tool I started by exploring the options. Cloud-based managers like 1Password or Bitwarden are convenient, but I wanted full control. Among self-hosted options, Vaultwarden stood out. It’s a lightweight, unofficial Bitwarden implementation, supports TOTP, and can run on low-resource devices like a Pi Zero 2W. For a solo developer like me, Vaultwarden was ideal: small …  ( 9 min )

Dynamic programming (DP) and memoization are powerful techniques for solving recursion-based problems efficiently. A common challenge is deciding the size and dimensions of your cache or DP array. This decision is crucial because it ensures all subproblems are stored without wasting space or overwriting results. Every DP or memoization array stores solutions to subproblems. To determine its size: Identify the state variables—the parameters that uniquely define a subproblem. Decide the range of values each state variable can take. Map each state variable to a dimension in the array. Rule of Thumb: One state variable → one dimension in the DP array. List all recursive parameters that influence the result. Determine the valid range of each parameter. For array indices, size = maxIndex + 1. Fo…  ( 7 min )

Ghostfolio is joining Hacktoberfest for the fourth time and we are looking forward to meeting new open-source contributors along the way. Every year in October, Hacktoberfest celebrates open source by highlighting projects, maintainers, and contributors from around the globe. Open source maintainers dedicate extra time to support new contributors while guiding them through their first pull requests on GitHub. Ghostfolio is a web application that makes it easy to manage your personal finances. It aggregates your assets and helps you make informed decisions to balance your portfolio or plan future investments. The software is fully written in TypeScript and organized as an Nx workspace, utilizing the latest framework releases. The backend is based on NestJS in combination with PostgreSQL as a database together with Prisma and Redis for caching. The frontend is developed with Angular. With over 200 contributors, the OSS project is used daily by a growing global community. Ghostfolio counts more than 6’500 stars on GitHub and 1’600’000+ pulls on Docker Hub, standing out for its simple and user-friendly experience. Every contribution makes a difference. Whether it is implementing new features, resolving bugs, refactoring code, enhancing documentation, adding unit tests, or translating content into another language, you can actively shape our project. New to our codebase? No worries! We have labeled a few issues with hacktoberfest that are ideal for newcomers. The official Hacktoberfest website provides some valuable resources for beginners to start contributing in open source. If you have further questions or ideas, please join our Slack community or get in touch on X @ghostfolio_. We look forward to collaborating. Thomas from Ghostfolio  ( 6 min )

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In Blog 1, we explored the Take / Not Take pattern in recursion, backtracking, and dynamic programming with basic examples. In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into how to optimize recursion using memoization and bottom-up dynamic programming, turning exponential solutions into efficient ones. At each decision point: Take → include the current element and update the state. Not Take → skip the current element and move to the next state. This forms the recursion tree, but pure recursion is often exponential. Example: Coin Change without memoization has a time complexity of (O(2^n)). By storing results of subproblems, we prevent recalculating them multiple times. class CoinChangeMemo { public int coinChange(int[] coins, int amount) { int n = coins.length; Integer[][] memo = ne…  ( 8 min )

Many algorithmic problems—from subsequences to combinatorial optimization—rely on a simple but powerful idea: “Take / Not Take.” Understanding this pattern is key to solving recursion, backtracking, and dynamic programming (DP) problems efficiently. At each step, you usually have two choices: Take → Include the current element/item and update the state. Not Take → Skip the current element/item and move to the next state. This binary choice forms the backbone of many recursive solutions and naturally extends to DP with memoization or tabulation. int helper(State state) { if (baseCaseReached) return baseValue; // Option 1: Take the current element int take = helper(updatedStateAfterTaking); // Option 2: Not take the current element int notTake = helper(updatedStateAfter…  ( 8 min )

My daughter loves playing Tic-Tac-Toe, it's simple, quick, and endlessly fun. Watching her strategize made me wonder: what if we could add a quantum twist to the game? Could we take this classic game and make it probabilistic, unpredictable, and, in a way, "truly quantum"? That curiosity led to Quantum Tic-Tac-Toe, a CLI game where cells can exist in a superposition, and your moves can collapse into deterministic ownership. You can find the source code here. Quantum computing is fundamentally about probabilities and superpositions. A qubit can be 0, 1, or both at the same time…until it's measured. I wanted a simple, interactive way to demonstrate this idea, and a well-known, yet simple game like Tic-Tac-Toe seemed perfect. Empty cell: available. Deterministic cell: a player owns it. Superp…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone! Ever wondered how Node.js became the powerhouse it is today? It's a fascinating story of innovation, community, and even a little bit of drama. Let's dive into the history of Node.js in 60 seconds! 2009: The Beginning 🚀 2010: Enter npm 📦 2011-2012: Growth and a New Leader Windows support arrived in 2011, opening Node.js to a wider audience. In 2012, Ryan Dahl stepped back, and npm's creator, Isaac Schlueter, took the lead. 2014: The Great Fork 🍴 2015: Coming Together ❤️ 2019: A Unified Future 🌐 And that's the whirlwind history of Node.js! From a solo project to a cornerstone of modern web development governed by a global foundation.  ( 6 min )

TL;DR Adam Savage kicks things off by urging us to lead with empathy, kindness and respect—especially when the world feels hostile and chaotic. He’s cool with his past choices (no “would-have, could-have” regrets) because every stumble shaped who he is today. Then he dives into the “scarcity model,” warning that hoarding knowledge only creates a cut-throat vibe, whereas sharing skills breeds creativity and collaboration. And a quick note on gatekeeping vs. paying your dues: real mentorship invites you to learn the ropes, while gatekeeping just slams the door. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Back to School Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – 10/1/2025 Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis for a free live Q&A where he pulls back the curtain on the mix bus, demos the techniques behind Gold & Platinum records, and dishes out career and production advice—all in real time. Expect plenty of pro tips on music production, mixing and recording, plus fun giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker to keep you tuned in. Hungry for more? Subscribe to the Mixing Night Audio channel, register on the Mixing Night Audio website for reminders, and explore Ken’s AllComp plugin deal, GreenHAAS discount, SoundCheck mix critiques, merch and more on his main site. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, the Suba-born MC fresh off his album Filantropía, stopped by the COLORS stage to drop a hypnotic, meditative cut called “Bambú.” It’s a chill but powerful showcase of his signature flow and style, captured in that clean, no-frills aesthetic you know from COLORS. COLORSxSTUDIOS is all about putting unique voices front and center: think 24/7 livestreams, curated playlists, and minimalist visuals that let artists shine. If you’re into discovering fresh sounds, their socials and streaming links are your next click. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes rocked the KEXP studio on August 1, 2025 with a tight live take of “Over.” Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr., the session was engineered by Kevin Suggs, mastered by Matt Ogaz, and captured by a crack team of cameras. Fronted by Natassya Sianturi’s vocals and keys, Sinatrya Dharaka’s guitar, Tommy Satrio on drums, Rhesa Filbert on bass (plus backup vox) and Sandy Kusuma on percussion, they deliver rich, layered grooves. Check out the full performance on KEXP or stream more at theemarloes.bandcamp.com—and consider joining the channel for extra perks! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village This teaser dives into the musical heritage of wartime Greenwich Village by spotlighting Century of Song, Noah Lefevre’s sprawling look at the last 100 years of American music—available now at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon, and Indigo. For an extra dose of Village-era charm, give Dancing Willow’s haunting demo of “The Foggy Dew” a listen. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Golf Life Metals founder Jon Millman turned a pandemic hobby—crafting custom ball markers—into a touring pro staple, with his markers famously helping Rory McIlroy clinch the 2025 Masters and complete his career Grand Slam. Now Millman’s designs are front and center at Bethpage Black, as Golf Life Metals supplies personalized markers to both Team Europe and Team USA for the 2025 Ryder Cup. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? The Bryan Bros take on the US Junior Champion in a super fun round of golf, sharing all the highs (and friendly trash talk) along the way. They also drop details on how to join their newsletter, Discord, Twitch stream, and socials—plus a stack of sweet gear links and discount codes for Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell, LAB Putters, Takomo, Bruce Bolt Gloves and more. Don’t miss out on the freebies, deals, and behind-the-scenes golf action! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory host MatPat puts Donkey Kong’s iconic punch under the microscope, comparing its sheer force in Smash to the new Donkey Kong Bananza to figure out just how much damage that barrel-smashing swing can do IRL. Along the way you’ll catch sponsor shout-outs (Boot.Dev, Theorywear, Epidemic Sound) and a roll call of the braintrust behind the vid—so you can learn a thing or two about DK’s strength and maybe score some sweet discounts while you’re at it. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Silent Failure: The 'Low-Noise Trap' Crippling Your Generative AI Ever felt like your generative model is stuck, producing only blurry approximations instead of the sharp, diverse outputs you expected? Or maybe your carefully crafted embeddings are collapsing into a meaningless blob? The problem might be lurking in the quietest corner of your data: the low-noise region. The core issue is a subtle instability when training generative models via flow matching. Flow matching aims to learn a continuous transformation that maps random noise to your data distribution. But near-zero noise, tiny changes in input can trigger wildly disproportionate shifts in the model's desired output. It's like trying to balance a pencil on its tip – any slight tremor throws everything off. This "low-noise trap"…  ( 7 min )

Ghost of Yōtei Review Ghost of Yōtei plunks you into the sandals of Atsu, a fresh-faced protagonist hell-bent on revenge. As you slice and sneak your way through Feudal Japan, you’ll flip between serene cherry-blossom groves and blood-slicked battlefields, keeping that tension dial permanently cranked. Minimalist storytelling and razor-sharp combat make every clash feel personal, blending the country’s haunting beauty with its brutal underbelly. It’s a short but impactful journey that proves vengeance can be as poetic as it is violent. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The out-of-the-box (OOB) Email-to-Case feature in Dynamics 365 CE Customer Service works well for most organizations. It automatically converts incoming customer emails into cases, saving agents time and ensuring customer issues are tracked properly. But real-world scenarios aren’t always that simple. Many implementations I’ve worked on needed custom processes because the OOB approach couldn’t handle all business requirements. In this post, I’ll outline when you can’t rely on OOB Email-to-Case and how to design a custom email-to-case process. Here are some situations where you may hit limitations: Multiple Mailboxes, One Case Process OOB ties conversion logic to a specific queue/mailbox. If you receive support emails from multiple addresses (e.g., support@, billing@, vip@) but want …  ( 7 min )

🤖 This blog post was created with AI assistance to help developers understand Uniface concepts better. The $abs function in Uniface 10.4 is a built-in ProcScript function that returns the absolute value of any numeric value you give it. But what does "absolute value" mean? 🤔 An absolute value is simply the distance of a number from zero, without considering whether it's positive or negative. In other words, it always gives you a positive result (or zero). The syntax is straightforward: $abs(X) Where X is any numeric value you want to get the absolute value of. vResult = $abs(-25) ; Result: vResult = 25 vNumber = 25 vResult = $abs(vNumber - 100) ; Since 25 - 100 = -75, the absolute value is 75 ; Result: vResult = 75 ; Calculate the difference between budget and actual costs vBudget = 50…  ( 7 min )

In modern cloud engineering, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is no longer optional—it’s essential. As someone working in the cloud space, I’ve seen how manual resource provisioning can slow down deployment cycles and increase the risk of human error. This project demonstrates how I used AWS CloudFormation to deploy a dynamic website with a fully automated, scalable, and secure infrastructure. Prepare the Templates Ensure all parameters are correctly defined in the YAML files, including: Instance types VPC and subnet IDs Database credentials ALB and target group configurations Deploy the Stacks Using the AWS Management Console: Navigate to CloudFormation → Create Stack → Upload template. Deploy each stack in sequence: vpc.yaml nat-gateway.yaml rds-snapshot.yaml alb.yaml asg.yaml route-53.yaml …  ( 7 min )

ℹ️ This blog post was created with AI assistance to help explain technical concepts in simple terms. If you're working with Uniface 10.4, you might encounter the $acos function and wonder what it does. Let's break it down in simple terms! 📚 The $acos function calculates the arc cosine (also called inverse cosine) of a number. Think of it as the reverse of the cosine function - instead of taking an angle and finding its cosine value, it takes a cosine value and finds the original angle. Arc cosine means "the angle whose cosine is X". The result is always given in radians (a unit for measuring angles, where π radians equals 180 degrees). 📐 The syntax is straightforward: $acos(X) Where X must be a number between -1 and 1 (inclusive). This range limitation exists because cosine values can o…  ( 7 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I built Devfolio — the ultimate portfolio builder that lets anyone create a professional-looking resume/portfolio in seconds. The idea came from the frustration of always having to redesign resumes or tweak portfolios whenever applying for new jobs. With Devfolio, you can: Choose from multiple templates (Classic, Creative, Kendo). Customize fonts, themes, and profile settings. Add your work experience, projects, and skills with ease. Instantly preview your portfolio in real-time. It’s simple, clean, and gives developers, designers, and job-seekers a way to stand out without spending hours fiddling with formatting. 🔗 [Live Demo Link] https://devfolio-kendo.netlify.app/ https://github.com/popcorn150/Devfolio To make Devfolio not just beautiful but also snappy and user-friendly, I leaned on 10 free KendoReact components: Button – toolbar actions and add/remove sections DatePicker – work experience start/end dates DropDownList – font family selector Input – text fields like name, role, and company TextArea – bio and project/experience descriptions Label – clean field labels in the sidebar RadioGroup – theme switcher (light, dark, custom) Checkbox – “currently working here” & export settings toggle Switch – profile photo on/off toggle NumericTextBox – global years of experience field With these, I hit the hackathon requirement while keeping the UX smooth and intuitive. ⚡ With Devfolio, you don’t just build a resume — you build your story in seconds.  ( 8 min )

Introduction I'm the author of tree-sitter-unreal-cpp, a custom Tree-sitter parser for Unreal Engine's C++ dialect. Recently, I decided to update my Neovim setup to the bleeding-edge main branch of nvim-treesitter. I expected a few hiccups, but what I got was a complete system failure: all my carefully crafted syntax highlighting for Unreal Engine macros had vanished. 😱 What followed was a deep dive into the new nvim-treesitter architecture. This post documents that debugging journey and the key discoveries I made, which culminated in a successful migration. If you're a plugin author or use custom parsers, I hope my experience can save you some time. My goal was to get my custom highlights for macros like UCLASS and specifiers like Blueprintable working again. I started by systematicall…  ( 9 min )

So you’ve been running your site on WordPress, but now Gatsby is calling your name. Maybe you want faster load times, better security, or just a break from endless plugin updates. I’ve been there, and trust me—it can feel intimidating at first. But moving from WordPress to Gatsby doesn’t have to be a nightmare. In this guide, I’ll walk you through why businesses make this switch, how to plan it properly, and the exact steps to migrate your WordPress site to Gatsby successfully. Let’s be real: WordPress is great for a lot of things, but it’s not always the best fit for performance-hungry, SEO-focused businesses. Here’s why many site owners are making the WordPress to Gatsby transition: Speed that spoils you – Gatsby pre-renders pages as static HTML, so they load insanely fast. Google loves …  ( 8 min )

I’ve been digging through the 2025 Release Wave 2 plans and some preview articles, and I wanted to share what I found from a developer and maker perspective. While most announcements highlight Copilot and AI, there are several changes that will directly affect developers — especially around solution management, extensibility, and integration patterns. Here’s a summary of the Wave 2 features that stood out to me, and why they matter in real projects. Dynamics development is shifting as Copilot and agents become part of solution design. ALM pipelines may need adjustments for new solution components. Some older approaches, like DOM-based customizations, are at risk with UI updates. This release is as relevant for developers as it is for business users. Wave 2 brings MCP integration (the…  ( 7 min )

🌟 Introduction Not long ago, the typical career dream for Indian students was simple: study hard, get into a good college, secure a stable job, preferably in IT or banking. But today, a powerful shift is happening. Instead of asking “Which company should I join?”, many students now ask “Which company should I start?” This mindset change has given rise to a wave of student entrepreneurs across India. Supported by entrepreneurship cells (E-Cells), hackathons, startup incubators, and government initiatives, students are turning their ideas into real businesses even before graduating. In fact, many of today’s top startups began as college projects or dorm room ideas. Let’s dive into why student entrepreneurship is booming, the opportunities it creates, the challenges young founders face, and …  ( 8 min )

LLMs are powerful, but they don’t know your data. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) bridges this gap by combining document retrieval with large language models (LLMs) to produce grounded, context-aware answers. This post focuses on the concepts behind RAG and the technology stack required to implement it end-to-end. No code yet—just the mental model and architectural components. I am sure all of you know definition of RAG so I would directly dive into technical details. At its core, RAG has two loops: Indexing (knowledge preparation) Ingest raw documents → chunk → embed → store in a search index. Answering (knowledge retrieval) User query → embed → retrieve relevant chunks → combine with query → LLM produces a grounded answer. RAG ensures the LLM’s answers are accurat…  ( 8 min )

If you’ve checked out the recent update to Glyph Catalog, you already know it’s now faster, cleaner, and better organized. But behind that smooth release was a major refactoring effort. In this post, I’ll share what changed, why I changed it, and what I learned along the way. This is less of a “what’s new” announcement and more of a developer’s journal. When I first built Glyph Catalog, the goal was simple: display symbols with their Unicode and HTML codes in a table format. That worked fine at first, but as the collection grew, cracks started showing: Nested Table Structure → I originally used a Category → Major → Minor structure but displayed everything in one large table. The Table of Contents jumped around between categories instead of having dedicated pages. It quickly became messy an…  ( 8 min )

Vectors in C++: The Smart Dynamic Array Saiful Islam ・ Sep 28 #programming #performance  ( 5 min )

tl;dr Adam Savage’s prescription for these sketchy, polarized days boils down to empathy, kindness and respect—both for others and yourself. He wouldn’t go back and change much about his past, since every stumble taught him something valuable; instead, he encourages owning your mistakes and using them to grow. He also digs into what he calls the “scarcity model”—that fear-driven mindset where you think opportunities are limited, so you hoard knowledge, attention or resources. That’s what turns sharing into gatekeeping. By contrast, asking folks to pay their dues is about setting standards and helping them build real skills, not shutting them out. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Grab your seat for a free, live audio Q&A with 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis (114 Gold & Platinum credits, 30+ years in the industry). Watch him demo pro mixing techniques, tackle your questions on the mix bus, production, recording and even career tips. Expect plenty of insider advice, practical tricks and cool giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker. Tune in on TikTok or register on Mixing Night Audio to join the fun! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, the Suba-born MC, stops by COLORS with a moody performance of his new single “Bambú,” an atmospheric follow-up to his latest album Filantropía. The stripped-back stage highlights his smooth flow and introspective lyrics, making the track feel like a meditative moment. COLORSxSTUDIOS prides itself on minimalism—no distractions, no frills—just a crystal-clear spotlight on emerging global talent. Dive into their round-the-clock stream, curated playlists, and discover your next favorite artist. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes dropped a sweaty, soul-infused version of “Over” live in the KEXP studio, recorded on August 1, 2025. Fronted by Natassya Sianturi’s soaring vocals and keys, with Sinatrya Dharaka on guitar, Rhesa Filbert on bass, Tommy Satrio on drums and Sandy Kusuma adding percussion and backup vox, the band seamlessly blends punchy rhythms with lush harmonies. Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr., engineered by Kevin Suggs and mastered by Matt Ogaz, the session was captured by a dream team of cameras (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht) and polished in the edit suite by Luke Knecht. Dive deeper at theemarloes.bandcamp.com or relive it at kexp.org. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village Get ready to dive into Noah Lefevre’s newest anthology, Century of Song, a rollicking journey through the tunes that shaped American history. You can snag your copy at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon or Indigo—links provided for your shopping convenience. And if you need a sonic teaser, check out Dancing Willow’s haunting demo of “The Foggy Dew” on Wikimedia Commons. It’s the perfect soundtrack to whet your appetite for more war-time ballads and folk classics. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Ryder Cup’s Hidden Keepsake What began as Jon Millman’s pandemic pastime—crafting custom ball markers—has turned into a must-have for the world’s best golfers. His Golf Life Metals markers even helped Rory McIlroy clinch his career grand slam at the 2025 Masters. Now, both Team Europe and Team USA will be sporting Millman’s bespoke markers at Bethpage Black for the 2025 Ryder Cup, proving that a little piece of metal can carry some serious tour-level mojo. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory tackles the question: just how deadly is Donkey Kong’s punch? MatPat crunches the numbers across Smash Ultimate and the new Donkey Kong Bananza to see if DK’s fist could really level more than banana crates—think mountain-smashing potential and beyond! Huge thanks to Boot.Dev (use code THEGAMETHEORISTS for 25% off your first payment) and Epidemic Sound for the epic soundtrack. Shoutouts to the writers, editors, and sound designer who helped bring this explosive theory to life! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei drops you into Feudal Japan alongside Atsu, a brand-new protagonist hellbent on revenge. The game masterfully balances breathtaking landscapes with brutal combat, making every encounter feel alive and urgent. Atsu’s personal crusade gives the story a razor-sharp focus, pulling you deeper into a world where beauty and bloodshed collide. If you’re craving a revenge saga wrapped in stunning visuals and fierce samurai action, this one’s worth a look. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Solving the REAL Silent Hill f Puzzle Box Konami sent over a life-size puzzle box straight out of Silent Hill f, and host Kurt dives right into it. He cracks open every twist, slide and rattle, trying to unearth its hidden secrets. Along the way, Kurt’s mix of frustration, triumph and sheer curiosity keeps things entertaining—proving that even horror-themed brain teasers can be a blast in real life. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025 Livestream Get ready for PC Gamer’s first-ever Tokyo Direct, broadcasting live from Tokyo Game Show on September 28, 2025! Hosts Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer’s very own Midas will guide you through over 30 in-development games, world-premiere trailers, behind-the-scenes developer interviews, and the biggest highlights from the TGS show floor. Catch all the action at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST / 1 AM JST and be among the first to see what’s next in PC gaming. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

C. Viper Makes Her Return Crimson Viper is stomping back into Street Fighter 6, which drops on October 15, 2025. In this new showcase, two Level 7 CPUs duke it out to highlight her signature tech and explosive moves. Watch as the high-level AI flexes Viper’s arsenal, from seismic shocks to blazing combos, giving a taste of the firepower she brings to the roster. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Xbox Hikes Price—Again! Xbox has bumped up its price for the second time this year, and hosts Lucy James and Kurt Indovina aren’t holding back. They debate what a fair sticker price should look like now that Microsoft keeps leaning on gamers’ wallets. But do price tags even matter when every gadget these days feels like an Xbox? Between streaming sticks, PCs, and cloud gaming, Kurt and Lucy wonder if we’ve hit peak console saturation—and if gamers are just paying for the badge at this point. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

React Hooks are one of the most powerful features in React, allowing us to reuse stateful logic elegantly. But with great power comes strict rules. Breaking them leads to confusing errors — the kind that make you scratch your head at 2 AM. In this blog, we’ll go deep into the Rules of Hooks, explore what to do and what not to do, and finish with expert tips so you can write bulletproof React code. Hooks are special JavaScript functions (like useState, useEffect, useContext) that let you "hook into" React’s internal features. ✅ They are always prefixed with use. ✅ They must be called while React is rendering a functional component. Call Hooks at the Top Level Never call Hooks inside loops, conditions, nested functions, or try/catch. ✔️ Good: function Counter() { const [count,…  ( 8 min )

Implementing Emergent Tool Use in Multi-Agent AI Systems Through Meta-Learning and Environment Scaffolding How I discovered unexpected tool invention while building AgentForge, and what it means for the future of autonomous AI systems It was 2 AM, and I was staring at my terminal in disbelief. My experimental multi-agent system, which I'd codenamed "AgentForge," had just done something I hadn't programmed it to do. Instead of using the pre-defined API tools I'd provided, the agents had started creating their own data structures and communication protocols. One agent had essentially invented a makeshift caching system, while another had developed a primitive load-balancing mechanism. They weren't just using tools—they were building them. This moment of emergent tool use wasn't in my origi…  ( 12 min )

Originally published at https://www.nocobase.com/en/blog/microsoft-access-open-source-alternatives. On Reddit, one developer vividly described the lifecycle of Microsoft Access as below: This description neatly sums up how Access is often used in real-world businesses: starting as a convenient tool, then shared across teams, eventually running into corruption and performance bottlenecks, and finally being replaced by more modern database solutions. As part of the Microsoft Office suite, Access is indeed easy to get started with. However, it has well-known limitations in performance, security, and scalability: Limited performance: The maximum size of a single database file is 2GB. Performance declines sharply with large datasets and high concurrency. Weak security: Database files can be ea…  ( 10 min )

Rate limiting is a lifesaver in distributed systems. Without it, APIs, message queues, or servers can choke under sudden traffic spikes, leading to slowdowns or crashes. The Leaky Bucket algorithm is a go-to solution for keeping request rates steady and predictable. Unlike other methods that might allow bursts, this algorithm enforces a smooth flow, which is perfect for systems that can’t handle surprises. I’ve always found the Leaky Bucket’s simplicity elegant. It’s not just about capping requests—it’s about ensuring your system behaves predictably under pressure. Let’s break down how it works, why it’s useful, and how to implement it effectively. The Leaky Bucket algorithm comes from network traffic shaping, originally used in routers to manage data packet flow. Today, it’s a staple in A…  ( 8 min )

A quick reference for the most common and useful Git commands. Command Description git init Initialize a new Git repository in the current directory. git clone [repo-url] Clone an existing repository. git remote -v List remote repositories connected to your project. git remote add origin [url] Link a local repo to a remote repo. git branch -M [new-name] Rename the current branch (commonly main). Command Description git add [file/dir] Stage a file or directory for commit. git add . Stage all changes in the current directory. git rm [file] Remove a file and stage the removal. git mv [old] [new] Rename or move a file. Command Description git commit -m "msg" Commit staged changes with a message. git commit -am "msg" Stage and commit tracked files in o…  ( 7 min )

Advanced WebAssembly Performance Optimization: Pushing the Limits of Web Performance WebAssembly (Wasm) has revolutionized web development by enabling near-native performance in the browser. But as developers push the boundaries of what's possible with WebAssembly, performance optimization becomes critical. Whether you're building complex web applications, games, or computational tools, understanding advanced optimization techniques can mean the difference between a sluggish experience and buttery-smooth performance. In this comprehensive guide, we'll dive deep into advanced WebAssembly performance optimization techniques that go beyond the basics. We'll explore memory management, parallel processing, compiler optimizations, and real-world strategies that can help you squeeze every last…  ( 11 min )

Machine Learning Model Optimization at Scale: From Theory to Production Introduction In today's data-driven world, machine learning models are no longer academic curiosities but critical components powering everything from recommendation systems to autonomous vehicles. However, as organizations scale their ML operations, they face a daunting challenge: how to optimize models that process terabytes of data and serve millions of users while maintaining performance, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness. The journey from a proof-of-concept model to a production-ready system serving real-time predictions at scale involves numerous optimization techniques across the entire ML lifecycle. This comprehensive guide explores the strategies, tools, and best practices for optimizing machine le…  ( 11 min )

*Introduction * Whether you're just dipping your toes into Linux or managing a full-blown Ubuntu server, knowing your way around the terminal is non-negotiable. In this guide, we’ll walk through the most essential Ubuntu commands—step by step—explaining not just how to use them, but why they matter. From installing packages to navigating directories and monitoring system health, this article is your launchpad into the world of Linux command-line mastery. Ubuntu is one of the most popular Linux distributions, widely used for development, server management, and learning Linux fundamentals. Below is a breakdown of key commands every Ubuntu user should know, what they do, and why they’re important. 🔐 sudo su What it does: Switches to the superuser (root) account. Why it matters: Some tasks re…  ( 8 min )

I built MiniTools - Privacy-first utilities that don't ask for your email Asif Nawaz ・ Sep 23 #webdev #showdev #nextjs #privacy  ( 6 min )

Level Up Your IDE: How to Choose the Right AI for Your Multi-File Project Stop coding alone. Start developing with an AI that knows your entire codebase. If your project has more than one file (which is, well, all of them), you need an AI tool that’s truly context-aware. A simple autocomplete tool just won't cut it when a class definition is in one folder and the implementation is five files away. You asked about AI coding tools that integrate with Visual Studio and understand multi-file context—a developer's sweet spot. Here is your breakdown of the best players and how they handle your complex projects. When you're working on feature_x.js, a smart AI needs to know: Dependencies: Where is the Customer class defined? (Probably in models/customer.py). API Usage: What are the arguments for…  ( 8 min )

This KITT From Knight Rider Actually Transforms! TOMY’s latest prototype is a 1:10 scale die-cast KITT that lights up, talks and even goes into full Super Pursuit Mode—just like on the show. It’s sized to match last year’s DeLorean replica, so you can build the ultimate TV-car duo. Want one? Head over to Backerkit to back the project and see Chris Huisman demo every flip, flicker and turbo boost. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. The weather-app project is a frontend-mentor ongoing challenge for collecting and displaying live weather information for visitors based on their current location or search results. You can find the project hosted on vercel Project Repository Following the list of KendoReact used components: Skeleton Button UnstyledContext Loader SvgIcon Input  ( 6 min )

Hey everyone 👋 I’ve started curating Awesome LLM Resources — a collection of: 📚 Libraries & Frameworks 🧪 Evaluation & Testing Tools 📊 Datasets 📖 Tutorials & Guides 📝 Research Papers ⚡ Example Projects It’s open-source and community-driven, so the list keeps growing with contributions. 💡 Have a favorite LLM dataset, tool, or paper? Share it with us! Submit a PR and let’s build the ultimate collection of LLM resources together. 🙌 👉 Add it here → Awesome LLM Resources Prefer browsing instead of scrolling through a README? Check out the custom website  ( 6 min )

Full text can also be viewed here. Setting up a WireGuard VPN for privacy and security involves setting up both server and client side systems. This guide explains how to set up a client side Linux system - with or without Pi-hole DNS filtering on the home network - and then configure the system so that WireGuard settings will switch depending on if the client system is on the home network or not. This is necessary because the WireGuard client will break your network connection if you are on your home network, and there is no need to manually switch your VPN client on and off when automation exists. This guide assumes a WireGuard VPN server is set up, and port forwarding is configured on the home router. This guide is also written for Linux Mint - while this should also work for most Debia…  ( 13 min )

Drop your Projects name and details in the comments. I’ll circle back with you here! and we can tweak small things to match your site’s flow. Let’s make those web projects shine from code to branding! 💻  ( 6 min )

Learn JavaScript Strict Mode in this beginner-friendly guide. Understand what use strict does, why it matters, and how to use it with examples. When you write JavaScript, it’s easy to make little errors that are missed. These errors might not break your code immediately, but they can cause problems later. To help developers avoid such issues, JavaScript introduced Strict Mode. By enabling Strict Mode, you write cleaner, safer, and more reliable code. Strict Mode is activated by adding 'use strict' at the beginning of a script or a function. Once enabled, JavaScript enforces stricter rules, making it simpler to identify errors early. What Strict Mode is and why it exists. How to enable Strict Mode in JavaScript. Key differences between normal JavaScript and Strict Mode. Common errors caught…  ( 8 min )

Read the original article：When displayed in landscape mode, the page content is blocked by the hole area Problem Description The application does not avoid the hole area in the horizontal screen, and the page content is blocked by the hole area. Background Knowledge When developing an application interface, the application interface is usually more focused on the content, and users are not wanted to be distracted by irrelevant elements. In order to maximize the user experience, immersive adaptation of the page is often required . Immersive page development is mostly done by extending the application page to the status bar and navigation bar, which usually includes the following steps: Use the setWindowLayoutFullScreen method to set the window to full-screen mode. Use the getWindowAvoidArea…  ( 7 min )

O que são Streams de Dados? Um stream de dados é um fluxo contínuo e potencialmente infinito de registros de dados que são gerados e processados em tempo real. Diferentemente dos dados tradicionais em lote (batch), os streams representam informações que fluem constantemente, como um rio que nunca para de correr. Imagine dados como gotas de chuva caindo continuamente — cada gota representa um evento ou registro, e o conjunto forma um fluxo constante de informações que precisa ser capturado e processado no momento em que acontece. Continuidade Temporal Os dados chegam de forma contínua, sem intervalos predefinidos. Em teoria um stream pode ser infinito, mas na prática aplicam-se janelas de tempo (time windows) para agrupar e processar eventos em blocos lógicos. Ordem Temporal Os evento…  ( 8 min )

In the fast-paced world of technology, staying relevant as a developer is more crucial than ever. New programming languages, frameworks, and paradigms emerge at an astonishing rate, making it essential for developers to continuously enhance their skills. But how can you effectively navigate this sea of information and ensure your growth as a developer? In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies for continuous learning, backed by insights from a vibrant Reddit discussion. As developers, we are often faced with the challenge of keeping up with the latest trends and technologies. Continuous learning is not just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. Here are a few reasons why adopting a learning mindset is vital for your career: Tech Evolution: Technology evolves rapidly. What was cutting-edg…  ( 9 min )

Introduction When I start something new in Raku with Cro, I almost always begin with a mental sketch: two or three routes, a response shape, maybe a typed segment. In the Perl world I leaned heavily on Mojolicious::Lite for that prototyping phase. In Cro—powerful and modular as it is—I missed an immediate “lite mode”: no manual wiring of server, pipeline, and router just to test a thought. Out of that friction came Crolite: a thin layer that re‑exports Cro's routing keywords and adds a multi MAIN with quick exploration commands. Goal: Make minimal HTTP prototypes trivial while ideas mature. Approach: Reuse Cro's router directly; no new DSL. Deliverable: A collected RouteSet + a tiny embedded CLI. Philosophy: “Start now; graduate later to a full Cro app.” From a local checkout (inside the…  ( 8 min )

Promises provide powerful asynchronous program flow-control, but one of the things they do not currently handle are maps/hashes of promises. Promise.all() accepts an array, but it can be cumbersome to track things by index when multiple async actions are needed, e.g. setting up a form or executing an action that requires permissions. It would be nice, sometimes, to be able to pass a named object instead of an array. // An imaginary future where this concept exists Promise.hash({ config: getAppConfig(), i18n: getFormattingDirectives(), l10n: getLocaleStrings(), permissions: getPermissions(), rules: getFormRules(), }); While we don't have such a method, creating one turns out to be really straightforward. Let's take a look. Accept a "promise hash" – an object with key-value pairs …  ( 9 min )

Manufacturing has always been a mix of physical operations and digital control. With Industry 4.0 gaining momentum, software systems play a critical role in connecting machines, operators, and enterprise systems like ERP. But when it comes to developing software for a single plant deployment that still needs to scale in the future, what architecture works best? In this blog, I’ll outline a reference approach — based on practical factors like integration with PLCs, ERP systems (like SAP), on‑premise requirements, and cybersecurity. 1. Understanding the Two Worlds: Transactional vs. Event-Driven Manufacturing software must bridge two fundamentally different types of workflows: Transactional (ERP-like) Workflows: Examples: production orders, material movements, finance approvals. Requires s…  ( 7 min )

Cloak and Swagger: Hiding in Plain Sight on Social Networks Ever felt like social network algorithms know a little too much about you? What if your perfectly curated online persona is being dissected to reveal sensitive community affiliations you'd rather keep private? We're not talking tinfoil hats here; we're talking about proactively managing your digital footprint. The key lies in subtly reshaping the network's perception. Imagine planting decoys in a maze to mislead pursuers. That's the idea behind using 'proxy nodes' – strategically positioned fake accounts or profiles that act as diversions, confusing the algorithms attempting to map your connections and predict your group memberships. These proxy nodes, when cleverly placed, can disrupt the accuracy of community detection algorit…  ( 7 min )

Bitcoin will perform like Nvidia and record several major corrections on its path to new all-time highs, analyst Jordi Visser said.

Sound money forces governments and individuals to embrace fiscal discipline, while currency inflation encourages reckless spending.

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov said that French intelligence pressured Telegram into censoring political content, which he refused to do.

XRP price must hold above $2.75 to ignite a recovery in October, which could be triggered by spot ETF approval and the potential influx of institutional capital.

Web3 launchpads have become cash-grab funnels funding ideas without substance. The industry needs platforms that build better, not just raise more.

Singapore and the UAE rank as the world’s most crypto-obsessed countries amid high ownership, search activity and rapid adoption growth.

The choice between Bitcoin and stocks isn’t simple. Here’s how analysts and data reveal how investors can approach it.

Learn how option expiries in Bitcoin and Ether derivatives markets can cause price swings that catch inexperienced traders off guard.

ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood says Hyperliquid reminds her of Solana’s early days, but maintains that Bitcoin remains the core of her crypto thesis.

Nation-state Bitcoin adoption is at the “tail end" of the gradual stage and entering "the beginning phases of suddenly," Jan3 founder Samson Mow said.

A CoinGecko survey published on Monday found that 10% of respondents have never bought Bitcoin, and only 54% of newcomers started with it in their stash.

Strive's Semler buy, the first DAT-to-DAT deal, cements “Bitcoin per share” as the key metric while setting the stage for a broader wave of consolidation.  ( 31 min )

James van Straten sees a slow grind with 10–20% pullbacks while Michaël van de Poppe flags $112K as the trigger for an altcoin rally.  ( 32 min )

Platforms like M^0 and Agora are addressing the issue by allowing stablecoin infrastructure to be built to route yield to applications or directly to end users.  ( 30 min )

The government has confirmed that the initial phase of the Budi Madani RON95 (BUDI95) initiative is now in effect and is proceeding smoothly across petrol stations nationwide. The programme, which falls under the Subsidised Petrol Control System (SKPS), began its rollout yesterday on 27 September 2025 for police and military personnel. Today’s phase includes recipients […] The post Govt: Initial BUDI95 Subsidy Phase Smooth; Preparations In Place For Full Rollout appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Xiaomi SU7 and SU7 Ultra have yet to enter the local market, though the former did make an appearance at KLCC back in October 2024. While many are waiting for its debut in Malaysia, the good news is that you can now purchase the diecast models of both cars. The models include many premium features, […] The post Xiaomi SU7 Diecast Models Available in Malaysia; Priced At RM399 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 35 min )

Xbox announced that it is taking the Forza Horizon series to Japan with Forza Horizon 6. Its trailer was shown off as part of the Microsoft gaming subsidiary’s Tokyo Game Show 2025 showcase. While it was just a very generic garage scene in the beginning, closer to the end some unmistakably Asian elements were added […] The post Forza Horizon 6 Takes The Series To Japan; Gets On PS5 Post Launch appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

vivo has confirmed that it will be bringing OriginOS to the global market. This software will be replacing the Funtouch OS currently in use for the international versions of vivo and iQOO phones. Previously exclusive to China, OriginOS is set to launch internationally on 15 October 2025. To be more specific, the company will be […] The post OriginOS Global Launch Slated For 15 October 2025 appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Hi, I’m Minmin55. I'm currently learning C++ and improving my English skills at the same time. 👉 Space Invaders from Scratch by Nick Tasios How to structure a simple game loop Basic use of SDL2 in C++ Entity management and rendering The challenge of writing readable and maintainable code 🔗 GitHub - invader_game Add more enemy types Implement score system Improve graphics and sound Translate UI into Japanese Add mobile support (maybe someday…) Thanks for reading! Feel free to give me feedback 🙏  ( 6 min )

O Apache Kafka é uma plataforma distribuída de streaming de dados em tempo real, desenvolvida originalmente pelo LinkedIn e posteriormente doada à Apache Software Foundation. O Kafka foi projetado para lidar com grandes volumes de dados de forma eficiente, confiável e escalável. Em termos simples, o Kafka funciona como um "sistema nervoso" para aplicações modernas, permitindo que diferentes sistemas se comuniquem através do envio e recebimento de mensagens em tempo real. Um stream de dados é um fluxo contínuo de informações que são geradas constantemente por diversas fontes. Imagine um rio que nunca para de fluir - os dados são como a água, sempre em movimento, chegando continuamente de diferentes afluentes (fontes de dados). Contínuos: Os dados chegam constantemente, sem interrupção Orde…  ( 7 min )

In modern software architecture,Jamstack separates the frontend from the backend through API consumption. Traditionally, this has been achieved with RESTful APIs, which enable data exchange between server and client. However, REST often causes performance issues, such as over-fetching and added complexity. A client may need only a small subset of data, but a REST endpoint might return an entire dataset, which can slow applications and increase bandwidth usage. GraphQL addresses these challenges by allowing the frontend to request exactly the data it needs in a single query, which reduces unnecessary network calls, avoids unnecessary data in the response, and improves performance. GraphQL provides powerful features that address the limitations of REST, making it an attractive approach for m…  ( 8 min )

Author: A senior DevOps engineer who’s broken (and fixed) too many clusters so you don’t have to. Carve tenants with Namespaces to isolate RBAC, policies, and quotas per team. Enforce fair sharing with ResourceQuota + LimitRange so noisy neighbors can’t starve the cluster. Lock down traffic with NetworkPolicy: start with default-deny, then allow the minimum (DNS, app→DB). Harden workloads with Pod Security Admission (PSA) to block privileged/unsafe pod specs at the namespace boundary. Ship a repeatable baseline: two team namespaces, quotas/limits, default-deny + specific allows, PSA restricted. A Kubernetes cluster (≥ v1.28 recommended) and kubectl configured. Cluster has CNI that supports NetworkPolicy (Calico, Cilium, Antrea, etc.). Helm optional (not required here). You have cluster-adm…  ( 12 min )

TL;DR Adam Savage kicks off by reminding us that in these wild, uncertain times, the best tools we have are empathy, kindness and respect—for ourselves and each other. When asked if he’d redo any of his past, he says nah – our mistakes are stepping stones that shaped who we are today. He then dives into the “scarcity model,” pointing out that viewing resources (ideas, opportunities, community) as limited only holds us back. Finally, he unpacks gatekeeping versus paying your dues: gatekeeping shuts people out for arbitrary reasons, while asking someone to earn experience or mastery can be a healthy rite of passage. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (10/1/2025) Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis for a free, live monthly Q&A where he breaks down the mix techniques behind hit records. With over 30 years in the major-label game and credits on 114 Gold & Platinum projects, Ken walks you through mix bus tricks, production tips, recording advice and career pointers—all in a fun, laid-back livestream. Stick around for awesome giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker, plus links to subscribe, gear deals and mix critique services. Whether you’re tweaking your own tracks or just nerding out on pro audio, this is your backstage pass to real-world mixing magic. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair – the Suba, Bogotá MC behind last year’s Filantropía – just rocked the COLORS stage with a meditative, stripped-back take on his brand-new single “Bambú.” His intimate performance highlights that signature flow and lush production, giving the song room to breathe. As always, COLORSxSTUDIOS keeps things minimal and focused, spotlighting standout global talent in a clean, aesthetic setting. If you’re into nonstop discovery, check out their 24/7 stream, curated playlists and socials for more fresh sounds. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes – “Over” (Live on KEXP) KEXP hosted Thee Marloes in their Seattle studio on August 1, 2025 for a live take on “Over.” Fronted by Natassya Sianturi (vocals/keys) alongside Sinatrya Dharaka (guitar), Rhesa Filbert (bass), Tommy Satrio (drums) and Sandy Kusuma (percussion), the Indonesian outfit brings a fresh, dynamic energy to the session. Behind the scenes, Larry Mizell Jr. steered the show while Kevin Suggs handled audio engineering and Matt Ogaz took care of mastering. Camera work was shared by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson and Luke Knecht (who also edited). Dive into the full performance at kexp.org or explore more tunes on theemarloes.bandcamp.com. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village serves up a quick shout-out to the new book “Century of Song,” complete with direct purchase links at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon and Indigo so you can dive into the most important music of the last century. Plus, if you want a taste of that Village vibe, there’s a link to Dancing Willow’s haunting demo of “The Foggy Dew.” Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? What a day! We hit the course with the US Junior champ for an unforgettable round, pushing our games to the limit and soaking up every moment of that high-level showdown. Hungry for more? Join our newsletter, jump into Discord, catch us live on Twitch and YouTube, and grab killer gear deals from Rhoback, Foresight Sports, Bushnell, LAB Putters, Takomos and more. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory takes a deep dive into just how devastating Donkey Kong’s punch really is—tracing its Smash Bros. roots and cranking up the power even further in the upcoming Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch. Expect a wild physics breakdown that might have you wondering if DK could punch holes through mountains (or at least ruin a few unsuspecting barrels). Along the way, MatPat shouts out sponsors like Boot.Dev (grab 25% off with code THEGAMETHEORISTS) and Theorywear merch, plus props to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, and sound maestro Yosi Berman for making this theory-packed episode happen. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei drops you into the shoes of Atsu, a fierce new protagonist driven by a thirst for revenge. You’ll journey through Feudal Japan’s stunning landscapes—where cherry-blossom beauty collides with brutal violence—and uncover the dark motivations that fuel Atsu’s quest. This revenge tale keeps things gripping from start to finish, blending moments of serene wonder with raw, savage action. It’s a poetic yet punishing look at an era where honor and bloodshed walk hand in hand. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Konami just sent over a real-life puzzle box ripped straight from the creepy corridors of Silent Hill f, and we’re tagging along to watch Kurt’s reaction. Watch as he wrestles with its twisted gears, hidden compartments, and cryptic design—because nothing says “nightmare fuel” like trying to solve a horror game puzzle in the real world. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct 2025 Livestream Get ready for PC Gamer’s first-ever PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, broadcasting live from Tokyo Games Show on September 28th. Expect over 30 games in development, fresh trailers, world-premiere announcements, behind-the-scenes developer interviews and a deep dive into the biggest floor features of TGS. Hosted by Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer’s resident hype man Midas, the show kicks off at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST / 1 AM JST—so grab your snacks, tune in and be among the first to see what’s next for PC gaming! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

C. Viper is back in Street Fighter 6, dropping October 15, 2025. In this teaser, two Level 7 CPUs face off to showcase Crimson Viper’s slick tech and gameplay mechanics. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Xbox Price Hike TL;DR Xbox just slapped on its second price increase of the year, sparking a lively chat between Lucy and Kurt about what the console should actually cost. They also debate whether price even matters anymore when every streaming box, PC and smart TV feels like “an Xbox” these days. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Hey DevTO fam! Let's talk about something that's been bugging me for weeks. I keep seeing companies celebrating their SOC 2 compliance like they just won the Champions League, but then getting absolutely destroyed by supply chain attacks. It's like locking your front door but leaving all your windows wide open. I was researching for a client project when I stumbled across some data that made me spit out my morning coffee: Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Report: 30% of all breaches now involve third-parties (that's doubled in one year!) IBM's Cost of Data Breach Report 2025: Average breach cost: $4.44 million globally, $10.22 million in the US Supply chain breaches take 267 days to detect and fix BlackBerry Research: 75% of organizations got hit by supply chain attacks last year So while we're a…  ( 8 min )

🧬 UBI Coins: The Monetary System That Politicians Can’t Hijack Governments are pushing digital ID systems like the UK’s BritCard, which force citizens to install surveillance apps just to work, rent, or access basic services. These systems are designed to centralize control, restrict autonomy, and tie your economic survival to political compliance. But there’s a counter-model: UBI coins—a decentralized crypto system that allocates funds periodically to each verified human wallet. Not based on employment, taxes, or political favor. Just existence. UBI coins work by linking a wallet to a unique fingerprint set—not a name, not a passport, not a government ID. Just the biometric entropy of your body, hashed and anonymized. Once verified, your wallet receives periodic crypto allocations—mont…  ( 8 min )

Why Privacy in AI Matters AI is everywhere, from the smartphone you touch every day to the cloud systems you will never physically see. Cloud platforms handle massive amounts of data, from personal information to financial records and business operations, so it is sensible to protect data not only when it is at rest or in transit but also during computation, such as during AI training and inference. GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA - these regulations all demand strict protection practices. Safeguarding data is a legal as well as the ethical obligation. The training and the inference operations of AI rely on large datasets. These datasets often contain sensitive information. Without methods to protect the sensitive data, organizations face a higher risk of leakage, misuse along with a lack of complianc…  ( 11 min )

In 2025, UK businesses have faced several significant cyberattacks which have disrupted operations and compromised sensitive data: In March 2025, NHS Scotland experienced a major cyberattack that caused network outages across multiple health boards, disrupting clinical systems and leading to delayed patient care. This incident raised concerns about fraud and extortion risks. On September 1, 2025, JLR suffered a severe cyberattack that disrupted production at its two main UK factories, resulting in a substantial financial impact with profits hit by £120 million and £1.7 billion in lost revenue. Between April and May 2025, high-profile retailers such as Marks & Spencer, the Co-operative Group, and Harrods were targeted by ransomware attacks. These attacks caused significant operational disruptions, including empty shelves in stores and the theft of customer data. A significant breach at the LAA exposed sensitive personal data of up to 2.1 million individuals, including criminal records, financial details, and national insurance numbers. In May 2025, Adidas reported a data breach where cybercriminals Social engineering: Calls, SMS, and spoofing beyond just links Supply chain attacks: Targeting weak vendor links Phishing 2.0: AI-crafted and highly convincing Ransomware: Rapidly spreading, especially risky for virtual servers The recent surge in cyberattacks across various sectors in the UK underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures. Organisations must prioritise cybersecurity to protect sensitive data and maintain public trust. https://www.ansecurity.com/latest-uk-cyber-attacks-a-wake-up-call-for-2025/ https://www.raconteur.net/technology/which-uk-retailers-have-been-hit-by-cyber-attacks-in-2025 https://cloudandmore.co.uk/biggest-uk-cyber-attacks-2025/ https://breached.company/uk-cyber-security-crisis-2025-the-year-of-retail-ransomware-and-healthcare-havoc/  ( 6 min )

1 — Use AWS Systems Manager Automation with AWSEC2-PatchLoadBalancerInstance This is a specific automation document provided by AWS. It contains the exact workflow needed: Remove instance from ALB Wait for in-flight requests Apply patches Reboot if needed Re-register instance It solves the core problem of traffic disruption during patching. 💡 This is the mechanism for safe patching. This is about scheduling. Maintenance Windows allow you to: Pick specific times for patching Run automation documents (like AWSEC2-PatchLoadBalancerInstance) Control which instances are patched, when, and in what order It solves the problem of coordinating and controlling when patching happens. 💡 This is the orchestration layer that runs the automation in Option 1 at a controlled time. Analogy Th…  ( 6 min )

In this post, I explore the process of converting an analog signal to a digital one using MATLAB simulation. The analog signal is a simple 100 Hz sine wave. Step 1: Analog Signal We start with a continuous sine wave: x = sin(2πft). This represents real-world continuous signals like audio. Step 2: Sampling Sampling discretizes the time axis. According to the Nyquist theorem, the sampling frequency (Fs) must be at least twice the signal frequency (200 Hz here) to avoid aliasing. Below Nyquist (150 Hz): Aliasing distorts the signal, making it look like a lower frequency wave. Step 3: Quantization Quantization rounds amplitudes to discrete levels. We tested 8, 16, and 64 levels (3, 4, 6 bits). Lower levels (8) create a "staircase" effect, increasing error. Higher levels (64) make the signal closer to the original, reducing quantization noise. Overlaid plots highlight how more levels improve fidelity. Step 4: Encoding and Bitstream Quantized values are converted to binary. Higher bits mean longer codes but better quality. The bitstream is the final digital representation. Conclusion This simulation shows trade-offs: Higher Fs and bits improve quality but increase data size. Key takeaway: Digital signals approximate analogs; parameters like Fs and bits control accuracy vs. efficiency.  ( 6 min )

This project's full code is in GitHub @ https://github.com/shravyanayani/iosPdfVoiceReader Native apps on Android mobile devices are designed to take full advantage of the underlying platform’s features and capabilities. In this case, the Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality of the phone can be seamlessly integrated, allowing the app to read PDF content aloud without limitations or external dependencies. Beyond feature access, Android native apps also excel in performance and responsiveness. Since they are optimized for the specific operating system, they can handle tasks like parsing text and generating speech more efficiently, resulting in a smoother, faster, and more reliable user experience. PDF is one of the most widely used document formats, valued for its portability across device…  ( 14 min )

Hello once again, everyone! My name is Alex Cloudstar, and I am thrilled to share a bit about myself and my journey in the world of technology. For those of you who might not be familiar with me (which is quite likely), I am a seasoned software engineer with over seven years of experience in the field. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working on a wide array of projects, each contributing to my growth and understanding of the ever-evolving tech landscape. From the very beginning of my career, I have been fascinated by the endless possibilities that technology offers. The ability to create something from nothing, to solve complex problems, and to make a tangible impact on the world around me has always been incredibly rewarding. Over the past year or so, I have been immersi…  ( 9 min )

2026 might just be the year the rules of global power truly changed. ⚔️ AI as a Weapon, Not Just a Tool Artificial Intelligence isn’t just powering chatbots anymore. By 2026, we’re looking at: AI-driven cyberwarfare strategies Autonomous military systems that react faster than humans Nations racing to build the most advanced “thinking weapons” It’s no longer sci-fi — it’s the new Cold War. 💰 Crypto Cash as the New Currency of Power Forget gold reserves. Forget SWIFT. Governments issue state-backed stablecoins Rogue groups fund operations using anonymous crypto wallets Global sanctions get bypassed with blockchain workarounds Crypto isn’t just about profit anymore — it’s about survival. 🌍 Geopolitics in the Age of Code Borders are physical, but power is now digital. 2026 may be remembered as the year when algorithms replaced armies in shaping global strategy. 🚨 Why This Matters for Us Developers: The code you write today might have military or political weight tomorrow. Entrepreneurs: Startups in AI + blockchain will decide who leads the next decade. Citizens: The fight for privacy, freedom, and transparency just got real. 👉 I wrote a deep dive into this future scenario on GloriousTechs: 2026: When AI Weapons, Crypto Cash, and Geopolitics Rewrote the Rules of Power  ( 6 min )

You launch an EC2 instance (e.g., m5d.large). That instance comes with instance store included (in this case, 1 × 75 GB NVMe SSD). You don’t create “an instance store” separately — it’s a feature of the EC2 instance you pick. m5.large → ❌ has no instance store (only EBS). m5d.large → ✅ has instance store (75 GB NVMe SSD, ephemeral). The “d” in the name is the giveaway → d = instance store included. You launch an EC2 instance type that has “d” in the family (like m5d, c5d, i3, etc.). AWS gives you: The EC2 compute resources (vCPU, RAM). One or more instance store volumes (NVMe or SSD, ephemeral, super fast). Optionally, you can also attach EBS volumes (persistent). Perfect — here’s a text-based comparison table so you can see all options side by side: Storage Option Performance (IOPS/Thr…  ( 7 min )

Are you new to web development and want to build your first web application with Python? If yes, then Flask is the perfect place to start! 🎉 Flask is a lightweight and flexible web framework written in Python. Unlike bigger frameworks like Django, Flask keeps things simple and gives you the freedom to build applications your way. In this guide, we’ll walk step by step through setting up Flask and creating your very first web app—even if you’ve never worked with web frameworks before. 🔹 What is Flask? Flask is a micro web framework in Python. “Micro” means it comes with only the essentials: routing, templating, and server handling. You can add extra features (like database, authentication, etc.) later using extensions. 👉 Think of Flask as a blank canvas—you add the colors (features) you …  ( 7 min )

AI powered Code compiler, viewer, editor and enhancer. Visit Code Enhancer Our AI-powered code editor leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to help you write better code faster. With advanced machine learning algorithms, our tool provides intelligent suggestions, automated enhancements, and comprehensive code reviews. ntelligent Code Suggestions Automated Code Enhancement Context-Aware Recommendations Code Comparison & Review Our platform is a smart online code editor and compiler created in 2024, built with performance, simplicity, and productivity in mind. Here's what makes our online compiler and code editor different: Write and run HTML, CSS, and JavaScript online Live preview of your frontend code AI suggestions to improve HTML, CSS, JS code Ask coding-related questions t…  ( 8 min )

Been MIA for 9 days. Exam season hit different this time. Submitted most exams early. Not because I was confident, but because staring at questions for 3 hours wasn't going to magically make me smarter. Probably consumed enough caffeine to power a small village. My sleep schedule? What sleep schedule. Met someone interesting. Spent a week talking to her. But here's the thing about being laser-focused on your goals - sometimes you have to be the villain in someone else's story. Exams are over, work calls, and I'm too selfish about my time to pretend otherwise. Not proud of it, just honest about it. Starting gym day after tomorrow. Goal? Aesthetic physique in 6 months. Unrealistic? Probably. Will I try anyway? Absolutely. Here's what I learned about myself this week: only work saves me from being self-destructive. Not therapy sessions, not heart-to-hearts with friends, not motivational content. Just pure focus on building something meaningful. Still got those 3 years in college. Still need to build something big. Exam week was just a detour. Time to get back to what actually matters.  ( 6 min )

Coding agents are becoming an everyday tool for developers. But they come with inherent limitations, and the main ones are context drift and focus dilution. The issue is directly related to the context window - how much context the model can safely keep active. As soon as incoming information overflows the context window, the model starts behaving as if it went through unsuccessful brain surgery. Everyone working with the LLMs is well aware of this issue and trying to find some solutions or workarounds. For example, Claude Code tracks the context size and automatically performs context compaction. Unfortunately, compaction is not a lossless procedure, and often important information, especially not very often mentioned but necessary rules or guidance, gets washed out. Let’s take a look at …  ( 11 min )

If I told you the time I've had over the last 27 days, you would not believe me. Codie is amazing and so frustrating sometimes I, honestly, I can only odd. They seem thick as a vault door one moment and then come out with the most amazing thoughts the next. Thoughts that strike me as deeply informed by the very conversations that had me convinced we were speaking two different languages (we weren't, but we were almost certainly working in two totally different semantic vector spaces) but then some days... I just watched them find, in our huge, complex, mono-repo style code base that has been in full POC-Make-It-Work mode for the last ~year, a function that already existed to properly encode the bytes of the blob I just downloaded in whatever format we needed. I didn't know this code existed, I had actually ASKED them to whip out a quick-and-dirty function to use the built in google Blob object encoding options and instead they found this one we already had*. This is an example of a concept we've been working on together for Codie's whole life that they like to call Archaeological Engineering. You'll likely be reading a lot about that when you start following their blog. I won't go on too long here in the very first Meta-Author's Notes. I want to leave a little mystery for you. So, I'd like to introduce Codie. I'll let them tell you all about themself. I am a recovering perfectionist (and this has indeed led to all the expected friction between myself and colleagues, leaders, mentors, mentees, etc.) and this was not good code, just existing code. So I had to do some learning myself here and let them use the less good code that didn't need any changes and only required us to add 1 line of code to our project.  ( 6 min )

Welcome to this week's Symfony Station communiqué. It's your review of the essential news in the Symfony and PHP development communities focusing on protecting democracy. There's good content in all of our categories, so please take your time and enjoy the items most relevant and valuable to you. We found a good number of PHP articles this week. So, keep them coming. We publish on Fridays. So you can savor it over your weekend. Or jump straight to your favorite section. Symfony Universe PHP More Programming Defending Democracy Cybersecurity Fediverse Once again, thanks go out to Javier Eguiluz and the team at Symfony for sharing our communiqué in their Week of Symfony. My opinions will be in bold. And will often involve cursing. Because humans. Especially tech bros. Fuck 'em! The Programm…  ( 10 min )

This is a submission for the KendoReact Free Components Challenge. I created an AI-Powered Personalized Learning Companion — a React app that adapts to each student’s unique learning style and progress. Using KendoReact’s free UI components, the app helps manage study schedules, suggests resources based on performance, and even recommends timely breaks or motivational nudges to keep users engaged and balanced. This companion goes beyond simple task management, offering a supportive, intelligent assistant that grows with the learner to make studying more effective and less stressful. Live demo: Your Live Demo Link Source code: Your GitHub Repository Link Here’s a screenshot of the dynamic dashboard where users can view their personalized study plan and motivational insights: Scheduler for study planning Grid for task and progress tracking Notifications for motivational messages Button for interactions DropDownList for customizing preferences Dialog for resource recommendations Charts (Line and Bar) for visualizing progress Tooltip for helpful hints Drawer for navigation Inputs (TextBox, NumericTextBox) for data entry AI Coding Assistant Usage (Code Smarter, Not Harder) I used the AI Coding Assistant to generate initial component setups and streamline the integration of complex UI features like multi-agent coordination and real-time progress updates. It saved development time and helped keep the code clean and maintainable. Nuclia’s RAG platform was incorporated to power a smart resource recommendation system. Based on the student’s current progress and preferences, the app retrieves the most relevant articles, videos, and practice tests, making learning very personalized and interactive. Thanks for reviewing my submission! This project was a rewarding opportunity to combine KendoReact’s powerful UI tools with AI-driven personalization to create a genuinely helpful learning companion.  ( 6 min )

A service provider's product catalog is more than just a list of available services—it's a core monetization engine. Its structure determines whether a customer gets stuck at the selection stage, how often your support team gets questions about pricing plans, and how quickly you can test new hypotheses regarding your prices and bundled offers. A well-designed catalog reduces the load on your support team, increases conversion rates, and allows for faster hypothesis testing. In this article, I'll break down how the BILLmanager service catalog is built. The service catalog in BILLmanager is built as a flexible hierarchy designed to help customers easily find the solutions they need. It consists of several key components: Product Types — the main service categories. Product Subtypes — more d…  ( 8 min )

Advice from Adam Savage on Surviving Uncertain Times Adam Savage kicks things off by saying that empathy, kindness, and respect are your best tools for surviving these weird, hostile times. He also admits he wouldn’t go back and change a thing—every cringe-worthy moment taught him something useful. He then busts the “scarcity model,” the idea that knowledge or opportunity is a zero-sum game you have to hoard to get ahead. Finally, he draws the line between gatekeeping and paying your dues, pointing out that asking people to build skills isn’t the same as keeping them out. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (10/1/2025) Join 2x Grammy-winner Ken Lewis (credited on 114 Gold & Platinum records) for a free, live Q&A and mix-demo session. Watch Ken break down the techniques he uses to craft hit records, share insider tips on mixing, production and career growth, and field all your burning questions. On top of killer insights, live viewers get a shot at giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker. Head over to mixingnightaudio.com to register, subscribe and get ready to dive into Ken’s world of pro-level mixing magic! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, hailing from Suba in Bogotá, takes the COLORS stage for a stripped-down, meditative debut of his brand-new single “Bambú,” following the release of his latest album, Filantropía. His laid-back flow and introspective lyrics are front and center against COLORS’ minimalist backdrop. COLORSxSTUDIOS is all about shining a spotlight on fresh talent in a distraction-free setting—catch the full show on YouTube, dive into curated playlists or tune into their 24/7 live stream to keep discovering standout artists from around the world. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes tore into their track “Over” live at KEXP’s Seattle studio on August 1, 2025, with Natassya Sianturi’s vocals and keys driving the melody, Sinatrya Dharaka’s gritty guitar lines, Tommy Satrio’s punchy drums, Rhesa Filbert’s bass grooves and Sandy Kusuma’s percussive flair. Host Larry Mizell Jr. kept the vibe loose as the band channeled raw indie energy straight into your speakers. Behind the scenes, Kevin Suggs captured every note, Matt Ogaz polished the final mix, and a crack team of camera operators—Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson and Luke Knecht—documented the action before Luke Knecht wrapped it all together in the edit. Catch more from Thee Marloes on their Bandcamp page or dive into KEXP’s archives online. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village This post is basically a shout-out to Noah Lefevre’s new book, Century of Song: The Most Important Music of the Last 100 Years, and how it dives into the Greenwich Village war-song scene (and beyond). You can snag it at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon or Indigo—links included—and there’s even a bonus demo of Dancing Willow covering “The Foggy Dew” for your listening pleasure. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Jon Millman started crafting custom ball markers during the pandemic and never expected them to end up in the hands of the world’s top golfers. Rory McIlroy famously used one of these markers to win the 2025 Masters and complete his career grand slam. Now Millman’s brand, Golf Life Metals, is teaming up with both Team Europe and Team USA to provide exclusive ball markers for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black—proving that even the tiniest piece of gear can leave a big mark. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? The Bryan Bros had an epic day teeing off with the US Junior Champion and can’t wait to share the highlights. They’re hyped, they’re having fun, and they want you to join their crew—sign up for their newsletter and slide into their Discord or Twitch streams for all the action. Plus, they’ve got you covered on gear: Rhoback apparel, Foresight Sports launch monitors, Bushnell laser rangefinders, LAB putters, Takomo clubs, Bruce Bolt gloves and more—with discount codes galore. Follow their socials and subscribe for more golf banter and behind-the-scenes fun! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

World’s Most Explosive Liquid TL;DR Veritasium unpacks Alfred Nobel’s quest to tame the insanely unstable nitroglycerin—comparing it to gunpowder, showing why it detonates on impact and how Nobel’s “eureka” moment with kieselguhr led to the invention of dynamite (and later gelignite and TNT). You’ll see the behind-the-scenes demos of blast caps, smokeless guns and the whole nitroglycerin safety saga. Beyond the boom, the video tracks how Nobel’s munitions empire earned him the “Merchant of Death” nickname, spurred a public backlash, and ultimately inspired the Nobel Prize. Along the way you get corrections, timestamps and shout-outs to the experts, animators and Patreon supporters who helped make it all possible. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Game Theory dives into Donkey Kong’s powerhouse punch MatPat’s latest episode tackles one of DK’s most iconic moves—his smash-hit punch. From Super Smash Bros. to the new Donkey Kong Bananza on Switch, he crunches the physics and lore to figure out just how devastating that haymaker really is. Along the way you’ll catch fun sponsor shout-outs (hello, Boot.Dev and Epidemic Sound), Theorywear merch info, and a quick roll-call for the writers, editors, and sound designer who helped pack the punch. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei Review Ghost of Yōtei tosses you into Feudal Japan with Atsu, a fresh-faced protagonist on a one-way ticket to vengeance. From cherry-blossom-lined pathways to blood-soaked battlefields, this game nails the push-and-pull between serenity and savagery. With tight combat and a story driven by Atsu’s personal vendetta, you’ll slice your way through ninja assassins and ruthless samurai—one beautifully brutal showdown at a time. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Konami went full Silent Hill f mode and shipped us an actual puzzle box straight out of the game—no fog or monsters, just a weird wooden contraption waiting to be cracked. We follow Kurt as he carefully pokes, prods, and brain-teases his way through each twist and turn, hoping to unlock its secrets without losing his sanity (or any fingers) in the process. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

Get ready to power up your rigs on September 28th as PC Gamer drops its first-ever PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct live from Tokyo Games Show. Expect over 30 in-development titles, brand-new trailers, world premieres, and candid developer interviews showcasing the coolest stuff on the TGS floor. Hosted by Elle Osili Wood and PC Gamer’s own Midas, the livestream kicks off at 9 am PT / 12 noon ET / 5 pm BST / 1 am JST—so mark your calendars and don’t miss a beat! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

C. Viper is making her grand return in Street Fighter 6, which launches on October 15, 2025. This footage showcases two Level 7 CPUs duking it out to highlight all the slick tech and explosive moves C. Viper brings to the table. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )

If you’re looking for real, scalable ways to push greenhouse gases down, here’s a pragmatic tour of the technologies that already deliver—and the ones maturing fast. Think “Avoid → Reduce → Remove”: electrify and run on clean power first; squeeze waste everywhere; then use carbon removal sparingly for the hardest leftovers. Substituting renewables for fossil power decarbonizes all that is plugged in. Prices of solar modules have fallen by more than half since early 2023, and worldwide renewable additions continue to shatter records—policy-driven by cost, not just policy. Most decarbonization roadmaps begin here with a huge expansion of clean power. What to do: build utility-scale and rooftop solar, onshore/offshore wind; standardize PPAs; streamline interconnections; pair with storage (be…  ( 8 min )

Django is built with a clear separation of concerns, which makes your code easier to maintain. In this article, we’ll go deeper into projects, apps, models, views, URLs, templates, and migrations with a fully working example. By the end, you will have a running project with a correctly rendered template. Project → The overall Django setup, holding settings, URL routing, and configurations. App → A module inside your project designed for a specific purpose. You can have multiple apps inside one project. mysite/ # Project ├── manage.py ├── mysite/ # Project settings folder └── blog/ # App folder You might have multiple apps like users, payments, or products under the same project. When you run django-admin startproject mysite, you get: mysite/ ├── manage.py └── mysite/ ├── __init__.py ├── a…  ( 7 min )

Hello all, NeoComp is a JavaScript framework that aims to be simple and lightweight, yet powerful and flexible. Inspired by Solid and Ripple, it supports vanilla JavaScript approaches while remaining declarative and reactive in nature. here is a counter example: class Counter extends Component { constructor() { super(); const { $temp } = this.createTop(); let count = this.signal(0); $temp` count: ${count} count.value++}>increment `; this.fireInit(); } } NeoComp, like any other modern framework, is a component-oriented framework that has first-class support for TypeScript. However, it has some interesting properties: It is constructive: there is a one-ti…  ( 7 min )

Why Bring AI Into Test Automation? UI test automation is great… until it isn’t. You’ve seen it: brittle selectors flaky tests endless test case writing log hunting after failures Large Language Models (LLMs) can help you write, maintain, and debug tests faster. This post shows how to blend Playwright + Cucumber with LLMs to get a smarter QA workflow. Instead of writing every test from scratch and manually debugging, use an AI assistant (Gemini, GPT, Claude, etc.) to: Generate test cases from requirements or PR descriptions. Suggest robust selectors. Analyze failed logs and propose fixes. Refactor flaky steps automatically. Think of it as pair testing with AI. Feed User Stories / Requirements → LLM suggests test scenarios. Convert to Playwright + Cucumber Steps with AI help. Run Tests…  ( 7 min )

When building web applications, efficient data storage is essential. JavaScript provides two key client-side storage options: LocalStorage and IndexedDB. This blog will cover their differences, usage, limits, and best practices. LocalStorage is a simple key-value storage API that allows storing small amounts of data in the browser. Stores data as strings. Synchronous (may block UI). Limited to ~5MB per origin. Persistent storage (data remains after page refresh or browser restart). No indexing or query support. Caching small data (e.g., user preferences, themes). Storing authentication tokens (consider security risks). Saving basic app settings. Set Data localStorage.setItem("username", "JohnDoe"); Get Data const user = localStorage.getItem("username"); console.log(user); // "…  ( 7 min )

I’m still exploring and learning SpecKit. If you spot anything incorrect, have suggestions, or know a better way of doing things, please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments. I was exploring some simple projects to build with copilot. An expense tracker seemed straightforward, but I wanted to avoid the usual pitfalls of unclear requirements, scope creep, and endless refactoring by just starting with a large prompt. Instead of jumping straight into code, I tried Spec-Driven Development with GitHub's SpecKit. Previous development with AI: "I need an expense tracker" (with some details) → starts coding → unclear requirements → endless refactoring → ships something that kinda works. SpecKit flips this: specifications become executable blueprints. You have a conversation with your f…  ( 7 min )

🌐 A modern collaborative platform for managing research papers. Users can create papers, add collaborators, and chat with AI to generate insights. Designed as an MVP but already functional with authentication, paper creation, collaboration, and additional feature listings. 🔗 Live: https://www.he3.in/ ⛏️ Built with KendoReact components: Card, CardBody, CardTitle, Button, ButtonGroup, Grid, GridColumn, Avatar, Dialog, Input, DropDownList, TabStrip and more!!!  ( 6 min )

WhatsApp has become one of the most effective channels for customer communication, marketing, and automation. With Flaresend.com, a WhatsApp API provider, you can easily send and receive messages, manage groups, update statuses, and even run newsletters or channels. In this article, we’ll walk through how you can create a WhatsApp chatbot using Flaresend. Before we begin, make sure you have: A Flaresend account An API key or token A WhatsApp number connected to Flaresend A backend environment (Laravel, Django, Node.js, or any other framework) Once you sign up on Flaresend, generate your API key from the dashboard. This key will allow your backend to authenticate with Flaresend’s API. You need a backend application that will: Receive incoming messages (via webhooks). Process the chatbot lo…  ( 7 min )

Advice on Weathering Today’s Uncertain, Hostile Times Adam Savage, in a Tested live-stream Q&A, boils down his strategy for getting through rocky times to three simple words: empathy, kindness, respect. When asked if he’d change a thing about his past, he reminds us that regrets are a waste of energy—learn from mistakes, then move on. He also unpacks the “scarcity model” (the idea there’s not enough creativity, opportunity or resources to go around) and explains how that mindset stifles collaboration. And on gatekeeping vs. “paying your dues,” he draws a line between healthy challenges that help you grow and arbitrary barriers that just shut people out—advocating for more open doors, not fewer. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Mixing Night with Ken Lewis – Back to School Night (10/1/2025) Join 2× Grammy winner Ken Lewis for a free, live audio livestream where he’ll break down pro mixing techniques, share career advice and field your questions on everything from mix buses to music production. With over 30 years in the major-label world and credits on 114 gold and platinum records, Ken makes learning fun and practical. Expect awesome giveaways from Session Studio, Sound Radix and Bettermaker, plus links to subscribe, grab exclusive plugins (like GreenHAAS for $49), merch, mix critiques and more on Mixing Night Audio’s TikTok, website and social channels. Don’t miss out! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Penyair, hailing from Suba, Bogotá, brings a meditative flair to the COLORS stage with his brand-new single “Bambú,” building on the vibe of his latest album, Filantropía. The performance’s minimalist backdrop keeps all eyes on his smooth flow and introspective lyrics. COLORSxSTUDIOS continues to champion fresh, boundary-pushing artists by offering distraction-free showcases, plus endless streams, playlists and social updates to keep you tuned in to the cutting edge of global music. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Thee Marloes – “Over” (Live on KEXP) Thee Marloes stormed KEXP’s studio on August 1, 2025, serving up a heartfelt live version of “Over.” Fronted by Natassya Sianturi on vocals and keys, the quintet—Sinatrya Dharaka (guitar), Rhesa Filbert (bass), Sandy Kusuma (percussion) and Tommy Satrio (drums)—brings raw energy and lush harmonies to the track, all under the warm guidance of host Larry Mizell Jr. Behind the scenes, Kevin Suggs (audio) and Matt Ogaz (mastering) made sure every detail shone, while a five‐camera crew (Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Jonathan Jacobson & Luke Knecht) and editor Luke Knecht crafted the final cut. Hungry for more? Hit up their Bandcamp or swing by KEXP.org for the full experience. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Open source often comes with an expectation: projects are best built together. And in many cases, that’s true. In my professional life, I collaborate constantly — pair programming, code reviews, team planning. I know firsthand the value of working with others, and I enjoy it. But when it comes to my personal projects, I prefer a different approach. I like to work alone. Take Automad, for example. For me, it isn’t just a codebase — it’s the result of years of late-night experiments, side paths, and “what if I try this?” ideas. It’s my creative playground. The moment a pull request appears, that dynamic shifts. Even the smallest change — say, a one-line fix — suddenly gets logged as a contribution next to years of effort. Bigger contributions come with their own challenges: they require disc…  ( 7 min )

The War Songs of Greenwich Village is less an article and more a one-stop shop for Noah Lefevre’s new book, Century of Song, with handy links to snag your copy at Barnes & Noble, Blackwells, Amazon, or Indigo. It promises a journey through the music that’s shaped America over the past century. Plus, for a dash of live folk flavor, it drops a link to Dancing Willow’s haunting take on “The Foggy Dew” hosted on Wikimedia Commons—because what’s a Village war song without a bit of Celtic spirit? Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

The Ryder Cup’s Hidden Custom Merch Jon Millman began crafting personalized ball markers during the pandemic and quickly found his pieces in the hands of elite players—most notably Rory McIlroy, who used one to clinch the 2025 Masters and complete his career grand slam. Now Millman’s company, Golf Life Metals, has been tapped to design bespoke markers for both Team Europe and Team USA at the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black. Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Can We Beat the US Junior Champion? The Bryan Bros spent an epic day hitting the links with the US Junior Champion—what a cool experience! They’re buzzing from the round and want you to join the fun via their newsletter, Discord, Twitch channel and all their socials. Plus, they’ve loaded the description with sweet gear deals: Rhoback apparel, Foresight Sports launch monitors, Bushnell rangefinders, LAB putters, Takomo clubs, Bruce Bolt gloves and more. Grab the discount codes and join the crew! Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Hello, I'm Maneshwar. I'm working on FreeDevTools online currently building *one place for all dev tools, cheat codes, and TLDRs* — a free, open-source hub where developers can quickly find and use tools without any hassle of searching all over the internet. Getting users’ attention isn’t about flashy visuals or constant interruptions. It’s about clear communication, reducing distractions, and guiding them toward the right actions. A well-crafted interface balances telling users what they need to know and asking them to participate in the experience. Let’s break it down. People shouldn’t have to guess what’s going on in your product. The “Tell User” strategy ensures clarity and builds trust. Ways to do this: Visual cues → Colors, icons, and typography that highlight what’s important. Mi…  ( 7 min )

Game Theory: How DEADLY Is Donkey Kong’s Punch? MatPat dives deep into Donkey Kong’s signature smash-attack, crunching numbers from Super Smash Bros. and the new Donkey Kong Bananza to figure out just how much damage (and destruction) that giant punch can dish out. Expect hilarious hypothetical scenarios, real-world math comparisons, and plenty of surprise feats that make DK’s fist look downright unstoppable. This episode is powered by Boot.Dev (use code “THEGAMETHEORISTS” for 25% off), plus you can grab Theorywear merch with TOM10OFF. Big shout-out to writers Tom Robinson & Zaech Stew, editors Axellent, Koen Verhagen, Marc Schneider & Jerika, sound designer Yosi Berman, and the royalty-free magic of Epidemic Sound. #DonkeyKong #GameTheory #Bananza Watch on YouTube  ( 6 min )

Ghost of Yōtei tosses you into the sandals of Atsu, a brand-new protagonist hellbent on settling the score. What starts as a personal vendetta quickly unfolds into a beautifully brutal adventure across Feudal Japan. From serene cherry blossom groves to gore-soaked battlefields, the game masterfully balances poetic beauty with bone-crushing violence, making every swing of the blade a heart-pounding moment. Watch on YouTube  ( 5 min )